At home in London and on summer holiday from university, the last thing on George’s mind is falling in love. He’s too busy fending off pressure from his crooked dad to join the family business and trying half-heartedly to catch up on his reading list.
Then he meets Millie, the most wonderful girl he has ever met.
Too accustomed to playing second fiddle to his best mate, babe magnet, Owen, George is amazed when Millie seems attracted to him. A summer of tentative romance follows as George struggles with his own lack of confidence, his dark family background, and the barriers caused by Millie's past hurts.
Against the odds, their relationship survives the summer, and it seems they might still be strong even after the separation of the autumn term. But then the Christmas holiday begins. Misfortune strikes and the worst secret George could not share with Millie must be told, even though he's certain Millie won't want him after she knows the truth.