James's Joy

master of a ruined plantation, James Sheffield must

learn to live again. But a dark secret eats away at his conscience,

giving him little hope for a bright future. Alcohol

is his only escape.

When an intriguing woman enters his life, James

somehow resolves to make a new start. But, considering

James's history of misfortune, Joy McGuire, a pastor's

daughter, can never be his. She is promised to another

the handsome, young assistant pastor, a man who is far

better than James and quick to judge his ugly habits.

Will James ever conquer the tyranny of his past? And will

Joy listen to the truth of her heart instead of the rumors

that threaten to sever their relationship?