Ford Taylor has endured the whispers and the horrified stares his entire life. Rejected by both his family and strangers for the way he looks, he's grown accustomed to his lonely life. His life is changed forever when Stella, the redheaded beauty he harbors a secret crush on, befriends him.

Photographer, Stella Johnson, is fascinated by the quiet man with the unconventional looks. Her sweet nature and her ability to see Ford for who he really is slowly breaks down the walls he's built around his heart. Their friendship soon blossoms into love.

But when Ford's insecurities and a dark secret from his past threaten their relationship, Stella must convince him that their love for each other is the only thing that matters.

Author's Note: This book contains explicit and steamy sex scenes that may not be your cup of tea. It is intended for mature readers only.