LaurahadraisedMandyasherowneversinceshefoundherhomelessonthestreet.Shelovesthechildasadaughter.Buttheauthoritiesarethreateningtotakethechildintocustody,andLaurahasnolegalclaimtokeepher--andveryfewchoices.Untilshemeetshandsome,domineeringPaulPenalis.HecanhelpLaurakeepcustodyofMandy--buthishelpcomesataprice.CanLaurapayit--andwillshewinduplosingherheartinthebargain?