To fight for her future, she must survive her past.
Katherine Milton, a nurse and single mother, thought the death of her husband would be the hardest thing she'd face-until a masked man tackles her in the hospital parking lot and holds a knife to her throat. Officer Cody Hogan has spent years fighting his family's criminal reputation, dedicating himself to upholding the law. When he interrupts the attack, he's shocked to see Katherine collapse into his arms, seeking comfort. They've never been close, but the way she fits against him stirs feelings Cody can't ignore. After another attack, Cody returns to protect her, and Katherine's emotions spiral. She's drawn to a man she's always seen as off-limits-but now can't stop thinking about. As they dig into her past, they uncover more than just the attacker's identity-it drags Katherine back into a nightmare she never wanted to relive.