A pub brawl gone wrong lands Luke Alexander in prison. Whilst inside, a horrifying event almost sends him mad.
When at last Luke walks free, he's not the carefree young man he used to be. He has to learn to live all over again. Trying to find work and overcoming the prejudice of people like Karen Shaw is only his first obstacle.
There are also people who want him dead.
Karen's sister, Lynette decides to give Luke a chance when her company needs new staff, as she sees more in him than his criminal history. Lynette has travelled the world, been married twice and dated a rock star, so Karen can't understand why she'd want to get involved with an ex-prisoner... until the rock star returns and wants Lyn back.
Karen, on the other hand, has led a completely different life to her sister, too shy to fight for what she wants. When she discovers what Lynette had done to Luke, she decides to make some dramatic changes in her life... and his.