Jeremy Ferguson is caught between two worldsÑthe conservative, faith-based expectations of his Southern preacher father and his own ambitions to live the life of a model in New York City.
Aura Vanderleigh is similarly trapped by her own battle for self-respect, her own familyÕs expectations, and her dreams of a better life. As a plus-size woman, sheÕs been indoctrinated with the belief that she doesnÕt deserve love, let alone the love of a beautiful white man. She is surprisedÑand intriguedÑwhen Jeremy shows up at her church one day. And fate has something wonderful in store: true love.
When Jeremy returns home with Aura, neither is prepared for the backlash. Will JeremyÕs family be able to set aside their prejudices and accept their sonÕs choice for a mate? Can AuraÕs family and friends learn to embrace her choice and believe that she deserves the love of such an extremely handsome and sexy man like Jeremy? Can they inspire compassion and tolerance in those who would tear them apart?