Sometimes when love goes wrong, the only thing you can do is run... Caroline Norris is running for her life. With four-year-old twins in tow, Caroline flees from her abusive husband during the night . Dr. Gilbert Shannon is the only man Caroline can trust, though she's not sure she can trust herself around him. Her children love him, and she's beginning to think she does, too. One year ago, they shared a single kiss. Now she's afraid she missed her chance. But when Dr. Shannon comes to her aid, she knows things between them are only beginning. Floyd would rather see Caroline dead than with another man, and he's prepared to prove it. When he finally tracks her down, it's more than just her own life at stake. He wants his children back, and Dr. Shannon is standing in his way. Floyd won't hurt his children. But… his wife and her lover are another matter.