Finn Hardy has watched his brothers find love -- and felt left behind. He's not sure he's ready to settle down -- but he'd at least like the option. Emma Pritchard has a tortured past. Her father is a notorious child molester, her brother a convicted felon. She only has herself to rely on now. That's why she doesn't need -- or want -- anyone to protect her. While running a security job at the local boat show, Finn is taken with the comely Emma, who is working as a local boat model. When a man tries to attack her with a vial of acid, the police naturally assume it has something to do with her family. Finn is torn. Emma doesn't seem to want his help -- even though she clearly needs it. As circumstances become more dire, and the attacks on Emma become more dangerous, Finn finds himself in the crosshairs of a fire-happy madman. Emma doesn't know what to do. She's drawn to Finn, but she's promised never to trust anyone again. With her life in constant jeopardy, though, she has no choice but to accept Hardy Brothers Security's protection -- and all the love the extended family has to offer. Finn has no intention of letting Emma get hurt -- but it's his heart that's really in danger. For her part, Emma is keeping a secret -- one she's sure that Finn can't handle. When it comes to light, will Finn be able to accept the true magnitude of Emma's past -- and the horrific legacy of her family? And will all that even matter when death closes in?