Publisher's Synopsis
Maria Valentino grew up in an orphanage in Italy. She left there at age eighteen to fulfill her dream of becoming a nurse. She fell in love with Angelo Ricardo, but was hurt in the process. She was determined to get her education, no matter what.
She got a job as a model for an art sculptor, which never turned out well. He had much more in mind than her posing for him.
A tall, dark stranger saved her life as she ran from the art studio one night. As she looked into his eyes, she knew that she would never forget this man.
She later married her first love, Angelo, but that never turned out well for her. Left with a small son, her mind often wandered to that tall, dark stranger, Eli Holt.
Join Maria on her journey of sadness, mystery, tragedy, faith, and love.
