Small towns are perfect for fresh starts, and that's exactly what former U.S. Marshal Ethan Greer is counting on. After a near-fatal brush with danger and a brutal end to his marriage, he's ready to trade the high stakes for a slower pace as Wishful's new police chief. It might take years to become a true local, but he's embracing the tight-knit community and finding a new sense of purpose. What he doesn't expect is to meet a kindred spirit.

Dr. Miranda Campbell fled the relentless pressure of a big city ER to return to her hometown, where she could truly make a difference. With her hands full running a clinic, working ER shifts, volunteering at the new women's shelter, and reconnecting with family and friends, her life is full. But it's not too full to notice a sexy lawman when she sees one.

Neither is looking for a serious relationship, so a casual flirtation suits them just fine. But when Miranda becomes the target of a series of escalating threats, Ethan's protective instincts kick in. Miranda's idyllic view of Wishful is putting her in harm's way, and she's become more than a fleeting romance or a duty to him. With danger closing in, can Ethan uncover the culprit before his need to shield Miranda drives her away?