Jo Burke hasn't had it easy in life and that includes her history with men. She's resigned herself to the fact that she really knows how to choose 'em. Not. So when Tate McBride comes around, she doesn't trust her instincts for a minute because those same instincts have proven faulty time and again. He can't be nearly as great a guy as he appears to be on the surface.

Tate McBride enjoys being around the feisty redheaded but can't quite get her to trust him. He's not worried, though, because one way or another he's going to win her over.

When Jo's life is in danger, Tate comes face to face with the possibility of losing the woman he loves. He's not about to let that happen.