Gracelyn Daniels had anything but a normal life. Her parents and little sister had been murdered by the man who she is now living with in order to stay alive. She continues to make it through everyday, besides being beaten and raped almost nightly. That is until Asher Grey comes along. He sneaks into her life without her realizing it and forces her to open up to him and to make some friends. Desperate to keep her secret hidden them all Gracelyn chooses the wrong path and finds herself in deep trouble. This time it's her life that's on the line.