Having always been at the mercy of the state all of her life, Emmy Jackson has never really known what it means to feel secure and at home. And now she's done the unthinkable. She's killed a man Fleeing for her life, Emmy finds herself stranded on the beaches of Aqaba, Jordan. And in her desperation to survive, she runs smack dab into the man she's just stolen from. Cursed for being in yet another pickle, she pleads for understanding and to be let go. Will he show her mercy or will he have her pay ultimately for her crime? Kamal has never been quite so fascinated by anyone until he has caught the beautiful thief. And though she has broken the law, he is completely drawn to the plight he sees in her eyes. She needs his help. She needs him. From Jordan to Iowa, Kamal and Emmy will be tested at every turn. But Emmy can't help but wonder about Kamal Jalal. Is he the key to her heart's desires? Is he any different from anyone else she's known in life? Could he truly be her Jordan Knight?