Nash Morgan has always been known as the good Morgan brother, ready to smile and wink at anyone. But right now, this police chief is recovering from injury, and his Southern charm has been dimmed by panic attacks and nightmares. He appears to be a dark shadow of his former self. Nash has no plans to talk about these difficulties to anyone in his life. But his new neighbor, smart and sexy Lina, sees his shadows. As a rule, she doesn't like physical contact unless she initiates it herself, but for some reason it's different with Nash's touch. And he feels it too. The physical connection between them is sizzling, helping him find his footing and leaving her wondering if it's worth the risk. It's a shame that Lina has her own secrets, and if Nash finds out the real reason she's coming to town, he'll never forgive her. Besides, she doesn't get into relationships. Never. A hot, short-term fling with a local cop? No problem. Sign her up to volunteer. A relationship with a man who expects her to put down roots? No way in hell. She's not going to stick around after she gets what she wants. But Knockemout knows how to penetrate people's hearts. And once Nash decides to make Lina his, there is no convincing him... even if it means facing the threat that nearly killed him.