After her firefighter husband dies because of injuries sustained from trying to save a fire victim, Lainey Wickham believes she’s the last person who should go on a blind date; until she meets Robert, a six-foot-four army drill sergeant who can’t take his eyes off her.
Lainey must balance honoring her late firefighter husband’s memory with falling for Robert, who is grappling with his own traumatic military past.
As a passionate connection blossoms between the widow and the soldier, the late husband’s legacy Lainey once cherished begins to unravel. Dark secrets involving stolen millions, infidelity, and a ruthless criminal enterprise surface, putting Lainey and her young daughter in the crosshairs of those desperate to recover a hidden fortune.
Amidst abductions and betrayal, Robert must use his tactical expertise to protect the woman he loves.
Both the police and the city’s nefarious underbelly are searching for the missing treasure, but Lainey’s digging for the truth and a fresh start.