Daniel Matheson is a young man who loathes himself and his dark secrets. After his horrendous experiences as a captive, he visits New Zealand and chances upon the Brynleith property. In his exhausted state, the idyllic place offers a welcome respite. He is drawn to the charismatic Leith family through its youngest members, Georgia and Emile. When he begins to fall in love with Georgia, he desperately wants to be worthy of her, and so he finally confronts his demons and begins a personal quest for redemption.When a devastating tragedy threatens to tear the Leiths apart, Daniel's true character finally emerges as he plays a pivotal role in their recovery.Brynleith Rising is the second book in the Brynleith trilogy.