Lily Whimbly longed to discover her place in this world. She searched for love always feeling it was just out of reach. Just when she thinks love might have found her after all, she learns an ugly truth and finds herself on the run with blood on her hands. Marcus Greyson is a hard-working rancher; he doesn't have time for women with their lies and secrets. He once believed in love, his parents, and their shining example at the forefront of his mind. Until a devastating betrayal rocked his world and changed his mind forever. When he first meets Lily lost on a back road of his land, he is drawn to her light. Yet he can see she carries a dark secret. A secret she isn't willing to share. Now, all Marcus wants to do is protect this courageous woman, if only she would let him in. Stuck on the ranch for weeks the passion between them ignites and Lily is helpless to stop it. Marcus is everything Lily ever dreamed about; can she have a few weeks in heaven without bringing hell with her? With love pulling on them in different directions can Marcus convince Lily that their love is worth fighting for before it's too late...