A compelling romantic suspense novel by Sandra Brown. The story follows Anna Corbett, a speech therapist who becomes involved in the life of a young boy traumatized into silence after witnessing a brutal crime. As Anna works to help him recover, she uncovers dangerous secrets that place both of them in the sights of a ruthless killer. With the assistance of Sheriff Harland Burke, she must protect the child while unraveling a mystery filled with deception, murder, and unexpected twists. The novel combines emotional depth with gripping suspense and romance.