Manuel Santiago is a young man who wonders about the Spanish heritage he gained from his recently deceased father. After his second year of college, he decides to visit his father's homeland and get to know its people firsthand. He has no idea that the trip will change his life forever. Angelica Sanchez-a highly regarded English teacher for the children in her hometown of Huesca-is a woman of stunning intellect and beauty. Although she has had a relationship with Jose Fuentes in the past, she has tried to cut the selfish, bullying man out of her life. On the day she meets Manuel, he rescues her from Jose's abuse. Their connection is instantaneous, and their love is passionate. But Manuel has made a more powerful and dangerous enemy in Jose that he knows, and soon he threatens not only their lives but those of their families as well. Only time will tell if they and the people they love will survive Jose's vengeance and find their way to happily ever after.