Nothing comes between Tori Whitlock and her tornado chase season -- not a serial killer, not even the hot FBI agent who's vowed to save her life. But Detective Jack Mathis plays tough. Ending this case isn't just his job, it's his mission. And he finally has the advantage. He faces Tori's hostility and objections head-on, interjecting himself into every aspect of her life, and leaving him no time to dwell on his own. Through the twists and turns of the madman's game, Tori is forced to adapt to her unwelcome circumstances. Still, she fights Jack's presence, and her attraction to him, as he tries to open doors better left closed. For Tori and Jack, life and death decisions are part of their jobs. But, can they overcome their pasts and realize that there's a difference between life and living?