From an early age, Tyler Reynolds has felt different. Born to a single mother who passes for white in a small town in Georgia, Tyler and his younger sister Amber are taught that light complexions and colored eyes held the key to opening opportunities that others weren't privy to. Throughout his childhood, Tyler feels like a burden to his mother. His very presence blemishes her reputation in their community. Somehow Tyler managed to honor the vow he made to himself...that is until he met the beautifully alluring Layla Montgomery. She was everything a guy could ever ask for. She was intelligent, a hard worker, insatiable lover, maintained a tidy home, was humbly grounded and most importantly she accepted him entirely. It isn't until after Tyler and Layla elope that she reveals a secret about herself. A secret that can potentially ruin everything that Tyler has been working hard to avoid. Will Tyler and Layla's marriage survive the storm brewing their way or will their romance end as quickly as it began?