Since Kristina Talbot can remember, she’s had to earn the love of men in her life, only to be hurt in return. On the heels of her abusive husband’s death, she leaves New York and heads to New Mexico to try and get her life heading down a new road – one that doesn’t include a man. However, Nathan McKinley sets up a roadblock to her plan. His charming and gentle personality are no match for her love-starved heart. When Nathan shows her God in a new light, and how to place her trust in Him, she begins to hope… When tragedy strikes close to Kristina’s heart, her fears come flooding back, threatening to engulf her newfound hope. Can Nathan help her cling to her new relationship with God, or will she allow her dark and troubled past to pluck out the tiny bud of hope that’s blossoming within her heart?

Holly and Hunter Harrison might appear to be the perfect couple – but looks can be deceiving. The horrific death of Holly’s parents left her feeling tainted and unworthy. As she longs to come out from under the stain of their sin, she is held back by the constant whisperings in her mind that never fail to remind her of who she is and where she comes from. Hunter cannot forgive his mother’s adultery and vows never to be like his father - blindly accepted the sins of others. Fearful that they will fall into the same trap as his parents, he tries to control every situation, but his jealousy and judgmental attitude only add to Holly’s feeling of unworthiness.As the years pass, Hunter’s anger and mistrust grow, taking their toll on Holly and Hunter’s marriage. When handsome widower, Seth Hargrove, befriends the couple, he urges Hunter to let go of his anger, and reminds Holly she is more than her parents’ sin. Will Seth be the key to reconciling Holly and Hunter and redeeming them from the disastrous path their marriage is on?  Or will his friendship only lead to betrayal?