The past keeps Kendra McKenna in torment. Her first love is dead and haunts her while the murderer walks free. Kendra might be able to avenge her, but only if she can play a dangerous deception with old enemies. She has no room in her life for distractions.

When reporter Robin Slusher recognizes Kendra among a militia's ranks she can only guess at her motives. Their surprising, passionate affair ended by Kendra's choice, leaving Robin badly bruised. Determined to remain professional, she's certain Kendra's warnings are just more emotional games. Then she asks one question too many...

Caught up in deceit and betrayal-and feelings neither of them trust-can two women work together before they lose everything, including their lives?