Book 2 of the romantic suspense series The Paladin Group. Set in a small southern town, these wounded air force veterans, men and women warriors turned civilian lawyers and investigators, are determined to continue their rescue work with an assist from the older generation of veterans. Survival is still her #1 mission Sara Gallagher escaped the memories of a painfully shy childhood and her hopeless crush on the boy next door by joining the USAF where Senior Airman Gallagher excelled as a SERE- Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape instructor. But when a training accident leaves Sara scarred and deaf in one ear, she returns home to join the Paladin Group. Chris Braxton had always been Peachwood's golden boy, and finally became a rookie major league pitcher, until a drunk driver shattered his shoulder and his dreams. Now entrepreneur Chris' upscale sporting goods company is negotiating a nationwide expansion. Enroute to a crucial meeting, he overhears phone call outlining the details of an upcoming felony. When Chris and his family are threatened, he turns to the Paladin Group.