A body found in the Elmton Community Church brings Madigan Browne, daughter of a disaster restoration company owner, and Silas Peters, pastor of the church together almost against their wills. As- saults, kidnappings, danger to their friends brings them closer togeth- er. An incident in her past causes Madigan to shut down when she's terri ed. Silas is the only who can reach her. When her life becomes more endangered, Silas decides that to keep the lady who he has come to love deeply alive he must marry her. Threats to their friends and family are part and parcel of the escalating violence against the young couple. God provides the courage they both need to face their nemesis and overcome their danger.