All her life, impulsive, headstrong Alexandra Martin seemed to have a knack for finding trouble. Believing she has left all that behind her, she has settled into a quiet life with her family. When her past rears its head and threatens her life and her family, they are forced to flee. More of her past continues to intrude into their lives and still more troubles come Alex's way, along with a series of life-changing events. Will she ever get to be truly happy and have the life she's always dreamed of having?