Poor Melanie Stryder is turning 20, but it isn't going to go as well as she had been hoping. Her parents had arranged her to marry Jared Howe years ago. They have many ups and downs, but can you turn hate into love? Wanda also meets a boy named Ian O'Shea with a very confusing background. Read for love,hate,courage, and laughs. {{I'm not good with summaries}}