An unsolved murder haunts those who live and work at Dead River Ranch, when Dr Levi Colton is called to care for the ailing Colton patriarch. He's not looking for a distraction, but pastry chef Kate McCord is just too irresistible. But beneath her sweet smile are scars from her own tragedy – and a determination for justice. When the killer closes in, Levi and Kate must confront not only their fear, but the attraction that flares hotter than flames. As they edge closer to the truth, discovering that the secret that links their pasts could lead them straight into the killer's trap.