Tara Bannisters abusive stepfather finally pushed her too far. To save herself she had to kill him. Or did she? Taras confession doesnt add up, and as her self-defense claim crumbles, attorney Leslie Connors must overcome more than first-trial jitters to mount a credible defense. Leslie must save Taras life--against her clients will. In the midst of this taxing case, Leslies wedding plans to law partner Brad Carson are interrupted by a devastating diagnosis. Does she dare tell Brad? Before the final gavel falls, Leslie must confront the truth about herself and her mysterious client, or the darkness of the past will swallow them both.