Deborah Asberry was forced into marriage once before. Now her late husband is barely cold in his grave, and her father is forcing her to marry again - this time to a widower with two small children. More than anything, Deborah wants to know what it's like to be truly loved, but her obedience to her father is ruining her chance. Dane Stark has put his heart on the line for the last time. His wife died in childbirth, and he vows he'll never love like that again. Then Deborah enters his life, and his resolve begins to fade. But will her secrets keep them apart forever? Or will new love reignite the flame in Dane's hearts?