Detective Brady St. John is vacationing at a friend's cabin on Lake Henley when he hears a scream. He rescues a woman from her would-be killer, but the killer escapes-- only to return to finish the job. Brady vows to keep her safe, and catch those who would see her dead. Financial crimes investigator Emily Chastain lets the detective who saved her life in on a few pertinent facts about why she was being attacked, but there are some things you just don't share with a stranger. Little does she suspect that the secret she is keeping just might get them both killed. - adapted from back cover.