"God loves you but not enough to save you," In the small town near Austin, Texas, Nora Gibson is trapped in a life of rigid expectations and silent suffering. As the preacher's daughter, she endure the mental and physical abuse of her father while her mother, bound by obedience, offers quiet love. Her longing for a father's warmth finds an unexpected solace in Joel Miller, the father's best friend and neighbor. In Joel's presence, Nora discover a forbidden sanctuary, where her yearning heart is met with a gentle strength she has never known. [joel miller x oc] [AU HBO Joel miller]