Brigid Taylor needs a vacation. After the sexual assault accusation she makes against a high powered public figure puts her entire career as a child psychologist (and her bank account) in jeopardy, she retreats to the beautiful Sunset Harbour Resort to rethink her approach with men.

Agreeing to share her resort accommodations with a total stranger is the last thing Brigid expected, but when a mix-up with the timeshare left her no other option, she finds herself making a poolside deal with the charming old Vietnam War veteran, Bo Gibson. She agrees to help his young friend for the going rate.

After returning from his last tour in the middle east, Marine cryptanalyst Sgt. Balzly can't escape his head. Suffering from the ultimate betrayal has affected him more than he cares to admit, and now he must live with the consequences. When his old buddy Bo intervenes, Balzly finds himself at a weekend conference for veterans where he haphazardly agrees to share his room with the intriguing Brigid Taylor.

There is something about Sgt. Balzly that completely captivates Brigid and soon her desire to understand him goes beyond the boundaries of professionalism. Completely mesmerized by this woman who has walked into his life, Balzly vows that Brigid is more than just a welcomed distraction. Could a perfect stranger turn out to be the perfect person?