Practical, impatient secretary Cindy Washek has always bumbled her way through life, stubborn and surefooted as a mule. But when she finds a woman's purse in the grocery store, she has no idea how it will change her life. When she goes to return the purse to its owner, she is immediately struck like lightning by the mysterious, dark haired authoress Teela Grant. The two women become friends, and soon Cindy finds herself falling deeply, completely in love. Cindy soon learns that Teela harbors dark scars and secrets, and that she is constantly on the run from the shadowy terrors of her past. As these evils begin to reemerge, Cindy finds her strength and wits tested past the limit as she fights to defend herself and frail, restless Teela from their enemies. When the harrowing danger reaches its fever pitch, Cindy must carry out a dramatic rescue... and prove to Teela that love conquers all.