After barely surviving a brutal attack that leaves her roommate dead, Taylor Drake flees back to her family home in Florida to heal and to hide from the killer. More than anything she wants to feel safe again and to overcome her crippling fears.

Adam Gillespie hates the Drake family, and with good reason. Taylor's father brought about the financial ruin of the Gillespie family. Furthermore, Adam blames Wilson Drake for his shabby treatment of his sister, Megan Gillespie. But Adam doesn't count on the strong attraction he feels toward Taylor.

Can their growing love survive the generation-old family feud? Can Adam let go of the hatred? First, he needs to catch the killer who threatens Taylor's life.