Alone in a new city and struggling to make it on her own, Lilian Ward never imagined she would cross paths with the affluent Austin Matson. They come from completely different walks of life, and on the surface, they seem like total opposites. Lily isn't impressed by Austin's vast wealth and fame, but his kind heart and gentle soul prove hard to ignore. She tries to fight their attraction for fear of being hurt again but finds Austin's charm chipping away at her defenses. Jaded and cautious, she slowly allows Austin into her guarded heart and soon realizes they have more in common than she thought. A passionate romance blossoms when the unthinkable happens, threatening to tear them apart forever. In her darkest hour, Austin is there as her beacon of hope, guiding her through a storm neither of them saw coming. He's her lighthouse, standing big and tall, with his shining light helping her to a safe harbor. Acclaimed author Dee Markwith brings you a romance unlike anything you've experienced before with a story of betrayal, survival, and unbreakable hope.