California, 1850…a time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women their bodies for a place to sleep. Sold into prostitution as a child, Angel learns to distrust all men. She feels there is no way out of the daily hell in which she lives. Thinking that death would finally end her torment, she provokes the sadistic brothel guard into beating her, hoping to die. When Michael, an honorable man, finds her lingering near death, he knows he must rescue her. The bittersweet relationship that ensues is one that will warm the heart and touch the soul. As Michael shows her unconditional love, Angel’s frozen heart begins to thaw. Through him she learns that there is healing, forgiveness, and redemption for anyone, even her.