The novel takes place today in Australia. Eight years separate the beginning of the novel from its final scene - Christmas 1995. Tatum Milano - this is the name of the main character - after the tragic death of her mother, a highly paid prostitute, she ultimately finds herself on the street, without a roof over her head. After several months of wandering, fate brings her into a respectable, prosperous family. The girl has a far from idyllic relationship with the head of the family and his sons, especially with one of them, Jason. And only a few years later, Tatum realizes that he really loves Jason. And this is where the torment and problems begin for both...