Denise Richardson is determined to move pass her broken and saddened heart after a four-year relationship ends unexpectedly, following the death of her best friend to suicide. But things are about to get even tougher for the shy computer technician after witnessing her neighbor murdered, and the killers want her dead next. The only person who is willing to help her is the detective assigned to her case. But his suspicion of her involvement in the murder has her wondering if he is the right policeman for the job.
Homicide detective, Terrence O'Neal, has always been known for his cool tactics and confident style when it comes to solving his murder cases. But the trouble with his current case is the instant attraction he has for his witness. His patience is put to the test when Denise keeps him guessing about her innocence while his attraction for her grows stronger with each threat on her life. When he discovers circumstances surrounding the murder implicating Denise as a suspect, Terrence must search beyond the evidence to help her survive.