Sarah Shaw dreamed of the day when she would marry wealthy Virginia heir Greg Anders, but shortly before the wedding, the groom suddenly disappeared. Several days of doubt and confusion - and then Detective Mike Newland invades Sarah's life. He is sure: Greg's mother is a dangerous criminal who is wanted throughout the country, and his son is an accomplice in her dark deeds. Mike intends to use Sarah as bait - because sooner or later Greg must contact her... The courageous detective vows to protect Sarah from any danger. But is he able to protect the proud beauty from his own growing passion?..