Mikele Edwards, the apple of her father's eye, is unaware of the dangers tapping at the door of her secure world. Realization of the imminent danger comes when her last-minute vacation turns to a plight for survival and the need for a protector. On the run from a dangerous criminal, intent on her capture, Mikele skirts across the country seeking refuge, not knowing if or when she will be able to return to her carefree world again. The only thing keeping her sane is the warmth and protection of a man she now loves more than her own heart. Tall, dark, and dangerously handsome, Commander Eric Morris did not expect his latest assignment to be so captivating. The concept of a bodyguard extends beyond physical protection the moment he lays eyes on her. He knows the agency's policy, never get close to those you're protecting. But something about Mikele breaks the barrier of his control. He'll do anything to keep her from the clutches of a notorious drug lord, even if he has to break the rules. The raw urgent need to protect her is fueled by both his sense of duty and his refusal to live without her. Eric and Mikele are forced to exist together for protection.Can they survive their passion? Will his actions jeopardize his job and her life?