Following a heartbreaking loss, Brynn Gilbert leaves behind death and danger. Now, she focuses on creating and sharing beauty and peace through gardening and landscaping. But a deadly plan is in the works in Maple Valley, and Brynn is standing in the way. When she becomes a target, one man appoints himself as her protector.

Caleb Montgomery, Fortress Security operative and Morgan County deputy answers a late-night emergency call and prevents a kidnapping. To his shock, the victim is the woman he is falling for. Caleb races to identify the man targeting Brynn. But when he falls into a deadly trap, only Brynn can save him.