Every child dreams of a perfect life. Matt Tylo was no different except that he was gay. "TAINTED HEARTS" is a story of a gay man's journey to achieve everything he ever wanted despite the odds. Through his struggles, Matt becomes a determined individual who suddenly believes his dreams can come true. He meets and falls in love with Doug Cavazos. After years of dating, they decide to have a child of their own, especially after Matt's best friend, Maureen Farnsworth, agrees to have their baby. While Matt sees his life taking shape, Maureen develops complications with the pregnancy and decides not to give up the baby.
As Matt awaits the birth of his child, something tragically goes wrong with the delivery. Matt struggles to salvage his relationships and the dream he once had. After finding evidence that confirms his own suspicions, Matt realizes that there is more to the people he holds closest to him. The journey that follows leads Matt down a path filled with lies, murder, and deceit from which he cannot return and will undoubtedly regret for the rest of his life.