Kate Barrow, a contracts administrator at a defense giant, has experienced more than her share of tragedy and heartbreak. After the sudden death of her parents, she gave up her dream archaeology job in the UK and moved back home to Northern Virginia. More recently, an ugly break-up has left her playing it safe in love, too.

All that's about to change.

When Kate takes over a new contract following a colleague's death, she realizes something isn't right. She suspects the disturbing events that occur soon after her discovery are tied to what she's learned. But are they? And if so, who's behind them?

As she attempts to uncover the identity of the person who has it in for her, help comes from where she least expects it: Hicks, a retired Navy SEAL and owner of the gym that's become her refuge; and Declan O'Rourke, a wealthy software developer with his own tragic past. With the help of Hicks, Declan, and some newfound allies, Kate races to find out the truth before it's too late.