Sullivan Brady has always followed his own rules. The biggest one: Don't get attached. His sister went missing when he was a child and it taught him a hard lesson. Sometimes loving someone leaves you open to unimaginable pain. He vowed to never be in that position with anyone ever again--until Lana. She alone touches his heart and has the power to heal age old wounds. After she almost dies he loses it and starts to question every decision he's ever made.Surviving a car accident quickly followed by heart surgery leaves Lana Kelly vulnerable. She's always had a soft spot for Sullivan, but has tried her best to keep him at a distances. Only a fool would trust him to honor a commitment regarding matters of the heart. He's known for his serial dating and inability to love. When he starts a campaign to win Lana's heart she is ill prepared to fight him.As the days go by Lana starts to believe in a happy-ever-after with Sullivan. However, someone else has nefarious plans for her and she might not survive long enough to experience true happiness.