Tori Bishop has carved out a safe circle of friends who know nothing of her privileged status. But when she's roped into attending a glitzy fundraiser, she brings along strong and steadfast Derek for support. As long as her secret stays safe, she never has to question his motives. Derek Miller wants his life to count for something, to make a difference-especially in the life of Tori Bishop, the spunky smart-mouth who loves razzing him. But if his prison record comes to light, she's sure to take off running. When Tori and Derek get involved in building a local women's shelter, the extra time together stirs more than an ember of attraction. Haunted by the fear of exposure, each must wrestle with the chains of their pasts to experience freedom, love, and the full depths of God's grace. This inspirational Christian novella explores the ways in which our pasts-mistakes, betrayals, wounds-- can keep us from experiencing the full depth of God's grace. But releasing our pasts to Him can free us to receive new life and love. An follow-up to Grace in the Flames, this shorter read delivers a meaningful faith journey as well as a fun, flirty, and heart-pounding love story.