He thinks he's finally found the one. Mitch Mathews never believed in love - at least not the happily-ever-after kind. Then he met Simone Conners. One night with the sexy lawyer made him reevaluate his priorities and look toward a future he never planned. The only hang-up is making her see it too. She's almost ready for a second chance. What started out as a casual hook-up with a rugged geologist has turned into something a whole lot more.

Simone's on the verge of handing over her heart, but fear over what Mitch will say and do when he discovers who she used to be holds her back.The past could destroy their future... Just when Simone's ready to take a chance on forever with Mitch, the secrets she's been hiding from catch up with her. Suddenly it's not just her life on the line, it's his too. Forced into hiding, Mitch demands answers, and Simone realizes the only way to protect everything she holds dear is to delve into a past she's spent years trying to forget. As they search for the truth, they discover secrets, lies, and a rekindled passion that burns hotter than before. But they also uncover a conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of society. One that could cost them more than just their future... it could cost them both their lives.