Beth Ann Owens is the biological daughter of Rex Alexander, a notorious mercenary. Rex mailed Beth Ann a valuable document wanted by several cartels and foreign governments before he was murdered by a redhead. However, he talked before he died. The agency is sure they will try to obtain the document from her. James Ray Hughes, a government agent, is sent to work undercover to protect Beth Ann. Beth Ann resents James coming into her office posing as a software writer. A bitter divorce has left her emotionally scared, and she has developed a shield against any man. She dislikes James to the point of ignoring him. For him to protect her, James must gain her trust and get close to her should violence erupt. But can he overcome her distrust of men?