After two failed marriages and an ongoing struggle with anorexia, Annabelle knows she’s a bad bet when it comes to love. And that’s fine. Absolutely and perfectly fine. Her life is full enough as it is. She has her sweet horse, Jessie, a wonderful group of friends, and a caring if somewhat domineering older brother. What more could a girl want or need?

When Alex meets Annabelle, he’s drawn like a moth to the flame. Her beauty is fragile and though she keeps him at arm’s length, something calls to him on a deeper lever. Finally, he begins to understand the reason she’s pushing him away, but he’s more determined than ever to help.

At first, Annabelle thinks she can make it work with Alex. At least for a little while. All she has to do hide her anorexia and pretend to be normal, whole, someone worth loving. When her illness flares up she’s convinced all is lost. But Alex holds his ground, stubbornly refusing to walk away.

Is love really strong enough to heal a broken soul?