Captain Alexa Culver takes one look at shy, quiet Marine sniper Gage Hunter and feels an instant connection.  But Gage has demons in his past that keep him from giving in to their mutual attraction.  Alexa believes Gage is worth fighting for, and begins to slowly chip away at his defenses. Gage Hunter has lost everyone he has ever loved.  Lonely and broken, the last thing he expects is to meet someone like Alexa Culver.  The redheaded beauty is confident and outgoing and makes Gage feel emotions he thought long buried.  But before he risks revealing his heart to her she is kidnapped by the Taliban while on a humanitarian mission.  Can Gage reach her before he loses his chance for love forever?