Katie Sanders, a senior paralegal and acting Human Resources Manager at the Weaver law firm is thrust into the high-powered world of sex, drugs, and coercion when she investigates a series of sexual assaults at the law firm. When she becomes the target of a powerful and dangerous man, and stumbles upon the shocking truth about her marriage, Katie flees to the small town of Marion, North Carolina, taking with her secrets that could destroy the lives of rich and powerful men in Kentucky. Hidden away on the outskirts of the town of Marion, Katie begins the journey of facing the night that changed the course of her future, and why she fled Kentucky. But she finds no matter how far she runs she cannot escape the memories and people who haunt her. Her world is turned upside down once again as she is drawn into an investigation surrounding the suspicious death of a high-powered attorney. One summer afternoon, a man from Katie's past, with secrets of his own, arrives in town. Katie fears his arrival in town is more than coincidence, but as their paths continue to cross, Katie begins to realize that all men, even attorneys, are not shaped by the same beginnings, and at least one man is worthy of her trust . . . and so much more. Finally Katie finds the strength and courage to face the dangers of her past, to take a stand, opening the door to a destiny of purpose, love, and a new beginning.