After a year spent living in hidingwith no end in sightCaroline Andrews wants to reclaim her life. But the lingering trauma from her days serving with the marines leaves her afraid to trust the tempting logger who delivers friendship and the promise of something more.Following an accident that nearly robbed him of his hopes for the future, Josh Summers believes life has given him a second chance. He wants to settle down with the woman who stole his attention and his heart. And hes willing to wait until shes ready to be more than just friends. When fear of discovery leaves Caroline pretending to be his date,Josh tempts her to try the real thinga relationship built on trust, not lies.But then the past threatens and Caroline must risk everythingincluding her freedomto bury her demons before she can take a chance on happy-ever-after.