Prominent divorce attorney Conner O'Donnell is faced with his toughest client to date, beautiful Elizabeth Warner, when she hires him to represent her. What should have been a simple matter of filing for a divorce turns into a struggle to keep her safe as they discover her husband's plot to get rid of her permanently. In a series of twists and turns, both Conner and Elizabeth match wits with clever Kevin Warner, a criminal defense attorney. While navigating the dangerous situation that places them in peril, Conner must also navigate his growing attraction to Elizabeth. At first, his choice is easy. Protect Elizabeth. But it becomes more complicated as his feelings for her conflict with his ethics. Will he break his own rule not to get personally involved with a client?