Life became complicated for Joyce Radway when her beloved aunt died. Joyce was left to live with her cousin and his wife, who saw Joyce as a handy cook, maid and babysitter. But their oppressive and demanding way of treating Joyce drove her out of the house one night and onto the road--destitute and alone. Joyce narrowly escapes some criminals and ultimately proves just how resourceful she can be as she creates a new life for herself. Then the man who betrayed her in her neediest hour returns to vie for her heart. Is Joyce heading for another bitter heartbreak...or true love?