ER nurse Ella Majors has seen all the misery that she can handle. Burned–out and unsure of her next step, she accepts the temporary position as caregiver to Marion Henderson a frightened five–year–old who suffers from juvenile diabetes. But Ella soon realises there is more sorrow in Marion's home than the little girl's illness can account for.

Harris Henderson, a single father, seems better able to deal with the wild birds he rehabilitates in his birds–of–prey sanctuary than with his own daughter.

Then something magical begins to happen the timeless beauty of the South Carolina coast and the majestic grace of the wild birds weave a healing spell on the injured hearts at the sanctuary. But a troubled mother's unexpected return will test the fragile bonds of trust and new love, and reveal the inherent risks and exhilarating beauty of flying free