"If Sharon wants to be with you, that's all that matters." Brave words, but it had seemed so straightforward in the beginning. After all, Hallie's wonderful new husband, Kyle, had every right to custody of his daughter. Still, what had ever made Hallie think the girl would welcome her with open arms? It was hate at first sight - at least on Sharon's part. And the child's grandparents...! Not content with fighting tooth and nail to retain custody of Sharon, they were actively trying to poison Hallie's mind against Kyle. They'd hinted at terrible secrets in Kyle's past - dangerous secrets. Well, Kyle had warned Hallie not to believe everything they told her. She remembered her blithe promise: "Nothing they say can ever change the way I feel about you." Now she wasn't so sure. Because Kyle was keeping secrets....