Dahlia Orson has never considered herself one to stop traffic. She keeps her head down, works hard, and cares deeply for those she loves. She's never been one to draw attention when she walks into a room or to be whispered about in a crowd. Imagine her surprise, when one day letters from a secret admirer begin to arrive.

The pretty words on paper stir her heart and make her dream of a tall, dark, and mysterious stranger. That is, until they begin to coincide with disappearances in the local news.

Just who is this dark stranger Dahlia has inspired, and will she be his next target?