Michael LaRue doesn't know it, but in a few hours his life is about to change forever. The twenty-nine year old Marine Corps veteran is about to have the woman of his dreams walk into his life. Evelyn is smart, good-hearted, and has a tantalizing hint of a foreign accent. Her beautiful face and scrumptious body don't hurt.Evelyn and Michael begin to date. Evelyn asks about his family and background. Michael wants to tell her, and his secret, but he can't, it's too painful. Evelyn doesn't have a painful past, but for some reason she won't share her feelings with Michael. They become lovers, but struggle as friends. They hope their relationship can survive and last. Is fate going to help them or tease them?