Unconditional love heals the soul. Lily Astor was raised in a high-profile, Alabama family, where love was earned, not given. College in Georgia is her chance to escape past trauma and change the path chosen for her. Growing up poor in Detroit, taught Ledger Franklin how to care for others and now he works hard to provide safe homes for those in need. When Lily meets Ledger, she learns what unconditional love is and how to give it in return. Will her family stand in their way? Can their love survive her past? Authors Note: This book contain difficult subjects that may be hard for some readers.