Dr. Elizabeth Iverson walked out of FBI agent Drake McGuire's life years ago after a steamy weekend in Atlanta. Despite their chemistry, she just couldn't bear to carry the worry in her heart that a wife or girlfriend must do when they're in a relationship with a man in a dangerous profession. At the time, Elizabeth was engaged to another man anyway.

Fast-forward several years. Elizabeth is a successful doctor living in Chicago raising her young daughter as a single parent. One evening, while giving a speech at a college banquet, Elizabeth finds herself at a loss for words as Drake suddenly appears in the doorway. After freezing onstage at the sight of him, the two run into each other in the lobby. Despite a chilly reception between them, there's undeniable heat that the years hasn't diminished.

Unbeknownst to Elizabeth, Drake follows her home that evening, just in time for her to walk in and find out her good friend Julie has been murdered in her apartment. Drake immediately gets pulled into the investigation and appoints himself Elizabeth's guardian until the police have time to solve the murder.

In the meantime, there are many questions to unravel. Why did Elizabeth really walk out on Drake the first time? What happened to her fiancé? Who is the father of her young daughter? Who killed her friend? Was the killer really looking for Elizabeth? Why is Drake in Chicago looking for Elizabeth now?

Oh, so many questions to be answered! This story immediately captured my attention and held it for the entire book. The author dished out the story at a fast- paced, interesting clip. If you like a mix of romance, murder and mystery -- this one is for you!