After her life in Columbus, Ohio falls apart, Elizabeth Marshall moves a little over an hour away to the small town of Springfield. She wants to start over-leave her past behind-and build something new for herself.

Christopher Daniels enjoys the simplicity of being a bachelor. He has no desire to change that philosophy...until Elizabeth shows up. He's determined to resist her charms. But when her past begins to threaten her new life, it forces him into the role of protector.

Will he be able to resist Elizabeth and still keep her safe?