Things have never been easy for Dee Kirby. With her looks and personality she never wants for admirers, but as soon as people discover her mother is a prostitute, Dee is treated with disgust and cruelty. And when Dee s mother dies owing a huge amount of money to a local gang, a grieving Dee finds herself face to face with ruthless criminals... Meanwhile, Calum Jackson, convicted of a crime he didn t commit, has just been released from prison and is determined to get a decent job and make a new life for himself. It s not long before Dee crosses his path and he is instantly smitten. But will he be able to protect her, and give her the happiness she deserves?