Alana Garcia loved Noah Blake from afar for more years than she could remember. Finally she thought he returned her feelings until she discovered a betrayal that broke her heart. Sheriff Noah Blake knew what heartache was and refused to fall victim to it a second time. Surely someone as young and beautiful as Alana Garcia was wouldn't take a relationship seriously. He backs away, hurting her in the process. When Alana is the victim of a violent crime and lands in the hospital Noah is determined to protect the fragile beauty who holds his heart. Can he convince Alana how he feels before it's too late? Or has he lost all chance with her?