At 28, Vanessa thought she lived the perfect life. As a very successful author and the mother of twin boys, she enjoyed spending her days raising her sons and weaving tales of mystery in her suspense novels. But when she receives a phone call one rain-drenched night, all her fears and anguish from the past begin to seep out of that locked box in her heart, pulling her back to her childhood and to the tight, strict control of her upbringing. Is Vanessa willing to risk everything she holds dear to face the truth of her past, and search for the strength to heal her heart? And will she be able to trust her feelings when she is touched by the one person from her past who she never forgot? Will his gentle words finally chip away at the wall protecting her soul, unlocking the desire and emotions she thought died so long ago?