Thirty-something India native Mina Kumar returns to her former home of Madison, Ohio, to face her tragic past and move forward with her life.

Everything is going well for Mina-she has a new job, a new home, and a new love. After securing a position as a secretary at a law firm, Mina is set up by her boss on a blind date with attorney Rob James. The relationship progresses quickly, and the two are soon engaged. But Mina hears things from Rob's friends and family that cause her to doubt him. She must learn the truth about Rob before she repeats the mistakes from her past and becomes a victim of abuse again.

Told through a combination of telephone conversations, e-mail messages, and diary entries, this fascinating story of lies, deception, and cruelty takes you through one woman's journey to redemption.