A woman of many occupations meets a man. They become friends, fall in love, But why keep a secret from family?

I saw a pretty girl at a bookstore in the fantasy section. She had milky-white skin and dark brown, wavy hair. She was wearing a blue sundress and a sapphire hair brooch. her touch was heartwarming, and her eyes were full of passion,yet they were full of pain and suffering. What happened to her?