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Daughter of a prostitute, young Serena somehow managed to survive the physical and mental abuse that resulted from her mother bringing her work home. Eventually raised by a loving, adoptive family, Serena's life seems to finally be in order but as she matures, the emotional scars of her past continue to keep her from enjoying normal activities and having meaningful relationships. She finally meets Eli, a handsome, intelligent man who falls deeply in love with her. Now that he has proposed, Serena must either find the strength to overcome her fears or risk losing the man of her dreams--P. [4] of cover.