I'm one of six. Essex Redd, the youngest of six brothers at the age of nineteen. Being the youngest only bothers me when I think of my father, who died four years ago. My brothers had him longer. He was murdered, and we know who did it. What we don't know is why. Things get complicated when I fall in love with the killer's daughter. As the truth begins to unravel, I realize Bea and my family are in more danger than anyone thought.

My name is Beatrice Alexandria Lincoln. I prefer to be called Bea. I live in the town of Mount Sterling, which is known for its old-fashioned charm and Southern hospitality, and residents like my parents keep those traditions alive. I long for a life of my own choosing. When my mother dies suddenly, my eyes are opened to the harsh reality of what it truly means to be a Lincoln. My father has no idea what I will do to protect the people I love.