Love is risky, but then, sometimes it's the most beautiful thing in the world. Alexis Collins has had the perfect life, a life a kid can only dream about. Coming from a wealthy family, she got everything she ever asked for. Everything, except the one guy who will not return her feelings. Even though she has Brad, who is as sweet as can be, she isn't fully happy, so she breaks it off with him. Ethan Harper has landed a job he has been working hard for. He is now one step closer to his dream job of being a Homicide Detective. He knows Alexis wants him, but he is trying hard to fight his attraction to his sister's best friend. He has his reasons for not pursuing her. Ethan is trying to put her best interest at heart, even though he pretty much knows he is fighting a losing battle. With Ethan being deployed to Iraq soon, time is running out for him to tell her how he really feels. Will Ethan finally give into his feelings and let Alexis into his heart? Or will his attraction to her only bring danger?