Dena Quinn, a nurse at a Colorado hospital, witnesses a serious car accident. When she pulls Doctor Shane Madden from the burning vehicle, he swears that she saved his life. Consequently, Shane begins to re-evaluate his relationship with Elizabeth Langstrome, a selfish, spoiled woman who is more concerned that he missed an “important” charity dinner than that he almost lost his life. Shane finds himself drawn to Dena, who has become his guardian angel. When she agrees to rent the apartment over his garage, the relationship quickly blossoms into friendship and more, and Dena confesses that her ex-husband, Mark, is also a doctor. His violent temper, including an attack on Dena, led to divorce. Still he pursued her, however and, fearing for her safety, Dena fled to Colorado to start a new life.

When Elizabeth learns about Dena, she vows to get Shane back at any cost. She contacts Dena’s ex husband and tells him where Dena is hiding, then also leads Dena to believe that she is engaged to Shane. In Elizabeth’s estimation, Dena is just a final fling before Shane marries.

Tess Thompson has woven a tale of romance, intrigue and suspense that is guaranteed to be a page turner. Will Dena ever be free of her ex husband? Will she and Shane find happiness together? Or will Elizabeth’s deceitful, antagonist nature finally prevail and split them up for good?