A bold and emancipated employee of the US White House, Joan DaCosta, goes to a naval base, into a world of fearless and strong men.

Her task is to organize the visit of the president. Mike Muldoon, a born leader, a decisive and reliable guy, is assigned to Joan as an assistant. And unexpectedly for herself, the woman discovers that she is infatuated with the handsome lieutenant. Joan, who is considered "the guy" among politicians, is aware that Muldoon managed to break through her defenses. Mutual attraction is growing every hour. But Joan and Mike do not suspect that mortal danger awaits them, in the face of which they will have to risk not only their hearts...

Suzanne Brockmann's novels are known all over the world and sell millions of copies. Brockmann's books smell of the salty wind of the ocean, the smoke of a fire and exotic flowers in the gentle hands of men.

The world in which the heroes of her novels live is dangerous and contradictory. In it, a person has only five seconds to make the right decision. But even real heroes sometimes face a difficult choice: keep their oath or trust the call of their heart...