When Marcia returns to her hometown Sydney to take up a new hospital job, she is surprised to see Joel as the surgeon. Once, they were best friends, boy-meets-girl-next-door close. She, rich daddy's daughter, he, working-class boy makes good. Parted for five years, these doctors are on edge. Why are there icy cold barriers between them? Why is Marcia emotionally distressed? What secret traumatises her? Was she responsible for the tragedy that haunts her and still affects Joel? Is Joel in love with another woman? Who is she? Will love melt the Ice Maiden?

Larissa Lovejoy is an Australian writer who believes that love creates meaningful relationships, and tender friendships bring hope and joy.