Former SAS officer Alex Lombard faces a daily struggle as he works side-by-side with Beth Harrison, the woman who ignites his every desire. Bound by his strict "no dating employees" rule and haunted by a past that makes him feel unworthy, Alex fights his feelings, even when he discovers his captivating assistant is secretly writing a romantic novel in which a heroine who could be modelled on her is exploring the kind of alternative lifestyle in which Alex himself indulges.

When an unexpected street crime brings them together in an intimate way, hidden secrets surface, shifting their dynamic from professional to personal. Just as they start to explore their feelings, a dark figure from Alex's past resurfaces, threatening not only his business but everything he holds dear.

Will they overcome the obstacles standing in their way together, or will Alex's demons tear them apart?