Christa and Roberto share a love so forbidden, it has put both of their lives in danger. In the early 1950's, a small town called, ' Hope Mountain' has been divided. Troy, the mayor of Hope Mountain has destroyed the peaceful way of life the residents are used to. With the Civil Rights movement in full swing, Troy, his sister Ellen and the police chef they have in their back pocket is out for blood. The trio has been rumored to have burnt down and destroyed the home and farm of a local farmer after the farmer refused to sell his land to them. When lives are in danger will Christa, a sweet young teenager and the daughter of a preacher have the courage to openly declare her love for Roberto, a young black man who lives on the other side of town? Will Roberto lay down his life freely for the woman he loves? Will Roberto and Christa ever find their happy ending? Will Troy, Ellen and the police chef be brought to justice for their hate crimes? Join Patti Chiappa on this epic journey of love, hate, forgiveness and justice.