Irene Evans knew sin. As a pastor's daughter, she was not supposed to see the souls of the dead. Her father believes she is possessed and calls an exorcist. When she sees a chance to escape, she hides at a nearby circus, where her life is turned upside down. Booker Warl goes by many names. Murderer. Freak. A man with tattoos. He wanted to give up life, but she appeared. He now realizes that he may have a future if he can figure out how to convince her to love the monster. Now he must convince her that she is in control of her life. If she wants to perform in the circus, she can do it, and he will help her. Second lesson: love is freedom, and it can overcome anything.