How will he survive if he can't protect the woman he loves? Jason is an alpha male all the way through. As police chief of Frazier, Kansas, he lives to protect those he serves and he's darn good at it. Unfortunately, his take charge attitude has rubbed the petite tennis coach the wrong way. Jess was attracted to the tall, dark and bearded police chief until he called her out in front of everyone. Jess has come a long way from the quiet, shy girl hiding from the high school bullies. If he thinks that she's putting up with his attitude, he'll find out differently. Jess is determined to live life to its fullest and never depend on someone else for her survival. She's learned that lesson early on. Jason's going to have to use his wits and tenacity to break through Jess's hardened exterior and win her heart. Will he win her heart only to lose her when he can't protect the woman he loves?