Former Special Forces soldier Ford Anderson knows the sweet, single mom working at Shadow Security wouldn't look twice at a man like him. She's all that's good in the world, a sharp contrast to his lethal career and hardened ways. Her soft laugh and shy eyes draw his attention, but he watches her only from afar.

Clara Robinson suspects something is amiss at Shadow Security. The late nights and secret meetings indicate the men she works for are more than meets the eye. When she has car trouble one night, she doesn't expect the gruff and reserved Ford to come to her aid. She's far too aware of his broad shoulders and muscular frame, but she knows he'd never be interested in her.

Her car problems on the secluded road are only the start of her troubles. Enemies of Shadow Security have the petite brunette as their next target, and Ford vows to end any man who harms her. Can he convince Clara to give him a chance along the way?