after the great war ends, Serena Fleming is due an inheritance that could free her from her bulling father. but little does she know how far he will go to prevent her leaving home, or how desperate he is to limit her and keep his secrets hidden. When she turns 30 Serena must risk everything to escape his iron rule. meanwhile, Marcus Graye's life has also been change by the war. his injuries may heal, but his elderly aunt and her crumbling house into his sole cate. When he saves Serena form a kidnapping, his life takes an unexpected turn, one that may bring him love but also put him in danger.