Burk Mason has known a life of hardship, despair and anger. He grew up on the streets of Whitechapel after the death of his mother, fighting for everything he has. With his brother by his side, Burk made a name for himself as the Devil of Whitechapel through his fighting. He has come a long way over the years, and because of that helps those less fortunate than him. Rumors have flown about him, and he has let them. But when he finds the woman that is meant to be his and his alone, those rumors have made their way to her ears. And she uses them to push him away, he won't stand for that. Lily is his. And he will do everything in his power to make her realize that he is hers as well. Will he be able to finally win her heart? Or will his past keep coming between them? Lily St. Andrew loves Burk Mason, and hates that she does. Knowing about his reputation, she has used that excuse to push him away. She shields her heart, not wanting to be hurt like her mother was. All she wants to do is live her life and try to keep Burk out of her thoughts. He doesn't make it easy on her. When a threat comes to Burk's door, Lily has accepted that she is his, just as he is hers. She finds out that her reservations about him are unfounded. But while she finds her happiness, will her family find the answers they seek? Or will they forever be thwarted at every turn?