Texas Ranger Ben Fritz would give his life to protect Corinna Pike. After all, she's his captain's beloved daughter–and the only witness to her father's murder. When the assassin targets Corinna, Ben dedicates himself to her safety...while keeping his distance. The beautiful ballerina deserves better than a rough–and–tough ranger. Yet Corinna refuses to ignore the draw between them, just as she refuses to give in to fear as danger grows. Ben will need her courage–and love–to guide him through the line of fire when the killer strikes again.