Cyrus Winchester's last attempt at helping a damsel in distress led to the Whitehorse hospital and a coma. But the Montana private investigator can't seem to shake his protective instincts, especially when it comes to Kate Landon. He thinks he witnessed her brutal murder, but he was unconscious...

With her girl-next-door good looks and adventurous spirit, Kate doesn't see herself as a victim — but Cyrus is sure that she's in danger. His investigation is bringing old secrets to life, secrets that make Kate the target of a merciless killer.