Rancher and single dad Jack Colton must face an assassin.

A beautiful stranger appears at the Colton ranch during a party, and Jack is none too pleased. With loose ties to his ex–wife, Tracy McCain claims to be on a mission to bond with his son. But this intriguing widow also has a target on her back. As the Colton family brings Tracy under its broad wing, a relentless assassin puts everyone in jeopardy.

Jack's protective instincts go into overdrive and it only fuels his secret attraction to Tracy. Living closely together, under Jack's roof, the heat between them starts to sizzle. In fact, the only thing stronger than Jack's heady desire for Tracy is his will to keep her safe, so that one day they can become a family.