Talk about bringing your work home with you! Detective Lisa Anderson not only is given the case of finding out who holds the contract on Alex's life but she's also given the assignment of using her home as a safe house for him until these people are found. She's protected herself against involvement from anyone by comparing them to her late husband, especially anyone involved with law enforcement. None of the arguments she has used before, though, stops her silly heart from wanting Alex. But she can't afford to make the same mistake again--not when his life hangs in the balance. Detective Alex Marshall has known her for less than twenty-four hours, but already, he can't imagine his life without her. He knows they are playing a dangerous game--and that it has nothing to do with the people that are after him--and everything to do with their sanity. He knows in his heart he has found someone he can love for the rest of his life. He's also willing to risk whatever it takes to prove it. But can he get through to her before it's too late, or will this case destroy any chance he might have to change her mind about him?