This captivating and entertaining family saga and timeless love story keeps you at the edge of your seat! Ceil Ravenell, the matriarch, maliciously goes after Nicolaus. She continually strives towards her goal of being rid of him. FOREVER!! What does Ceil have against Nicolaus? Having been forced to give up Deirdre, and into a "business transaction" marriage to save the Ravenell empire for this prestigious family, Nicolaus endures relentless mistreatment and hatred spewed from his wife. Willing to do anything for her beloved, Deirdre happily and graciously provides love to Nicolaus' newborn son, who is rejected by his own birth mother, causing immense anguish to Nicolaus, feeling the generational harm. Deirdre works very hard to remove this anguish and to lessen the sting to the baby. Nicolaus' wife has a downfall, after causing a horrid tragedy with the baby. Nicolaus and Francesca, his loving cousin, will discover the truth about their birth parents, which will devastate them. Nicolaus and Deirdre withstand additional heartache and tribulations concocted through Ceil, all while Nicolaus continues to successfully run the family business. Just how much more is Ceil willing to risk to be rid of Nicolaus? Will the destined love of Nicolaus and Deirdre finally be acknowledged? Deirdre dreams of an international wedding, while dealing with the obnoxious jealousy and obsession of the younger brother. Nicolaus and Deirdre put their social respect and global influence to work, as they embark on an exciting journey through Europe, taking on helping children all over the world. Nicolaus and Deirdre only want to be married and love each other, start their family, and make a small difference in the world, giving reverence to God. However, tragedy strikes again just as Francesca discovers an ancestral curse upon the family. Where will this all end?