A down-to-earth, married woman has been left heartbroken by her cheating ex-husband and only wants a quiet, stable life. Then she meets a lover who, after being betrayed by an ex-girlfriend and subjected to emotional neglect by his family, has developed an extreme fixation on “loyalty.” Beneath his gentle exterior lie a manic need for control and possessiveness. He loves like a “madman.” Is that what you’re looking for?