An orphan whose wealthy saved him from a life of poverty, Peter Sorenson has lived a fairy-tale life - complete with a sweet princess named Annie who provides the emotional support that Peter needs to launch his career as a high-powered attorney. But then Maddie Stern enters Peter's life. Maddie was a foster child, too,and her breathtaking beauty and mysterious allure entrance Peter. Together they plan a wonderful future. But just days before the wedding, Maddie dissapears. His world shattered. Peter reaches out to the one person who has always been there for him. Annie leaves behind her life in Boston to pick up the pieces for Pete, both of them knowing that Maddie must be out there somewhere...