The first time C. J. Powell rescues her, Natasha Bennington is running a marathon honouring the memory of their friend. Catching the stunning brunette when she collapses at the finish line isn't the way C. J. imagined meeting Tasha again. A year ago, she'd been hopelessly in love with his best friend. Now the fiercely dedicated pro bono attorney needs his protection – especially after a deadly threat forces Tasha to flee to C.J.'s home town.

There are worse things than hiding out in the breathtaking wilds of Alaska with the woman he adores. But the rugged San Francisco firefighter has a more urgent mission: keeping Tasha safe – until the danger's past and she's ready to move on...with him!