When a government plane crashes in the Philippine jungle with Emma Wright on board, she is forced to survive alone until the Navy SEALs find her. Alpha Team Commander Ryan Owen is no stranger to trouble, but he's never faced the challenge of a sexy, smart, determined woman. The team's mission is to bring Emma home, but danger lurks everywhere and Ryan's sudden attraction to Emma could end in death.

By bringing Emma home to California, Ryan's mission ends, but for her it's just the beginning. Emma realizes that the plane crash was no accident and is determined to uncover the truth about what happened, even if her search for answers threatens her life. Torn between duty and desire, Ryan searches for a way to win Emma's heart while protecting her from an unseen enemy who wants her dead.