Michelle Strand had been passed along from one family of strangers to another ever since her mother had deserted her as a child.

Now, with the Middleton family, Micky begins to feel as though she can put the past behind. And her new neighbor, Joel Brentwood, is sweet, friendly, and ready to help her feel welcome. But can he help Micky come to terms with her pain-ridden past? Or will the memories of her mother tear them apart?