Eight years ago, Jolene Anderson left her family and friends behind to study fashion design abroad. As she began to soar in both her professional and personal life, without warning, her world came crashing down. Broken, she retreats to the only place she feels safe...home. Ryder Brisson is getting his life in order. His military service has prepared him for civilian life with his own security firm. His future is looking bright but there's one thing that would make his life complete...the one he's loved all of his life, Jolene. A series of threatening events force Jolene to hire protection and Ryder is the one she turns to. Can Ryder prove to her that a lifelong friendship can become the love of a lifetime? His job is to protect her but will he succeed in securing her heart?
