Charlie McLaren believed he had it all: a good job, time to himself, and a dream vacation on the horizon. When that dream vacation leads to an encounter like no other, Charlie soon finds himself behind bars and pining for the life he once had and the love he may never know again.

Left unconscious following a brutal attack, Anca believes her life will soon be over, but a stranger - strong, handsome and kind beyond words - comes to her rescue. That unselfish act, however, will lead to a deeper heartache, more pain for both of them.

That chance encounter between Charlie and Anca changes...

Charlie McLaren has a strong sense of responsibility and justice and is ready to help others in trouble. He helps a girl at school who became a victim of mindless bullies regaining her self esteem and getting her life back. Later, while working as a project manager in Dubai he helps a German tourist to survive a brutal attack and rape in the desert and helps her overcome her trauma.

They fall in love and maintain their relationship over two continents, but the global economic crisis changes everything and their happiness begins to fall apart. He...