A terrified woman yearning to escape a wounded guy seeking his mission Unexpected friendship that developed into a hot relationship And a dramatic conclusion that will teach them both how to let go. The outside world can be frightening. That is what Andi Lockley's anxiousness wants her to think, at least. She once nearly escaped a violent man, and ever then, every connection has been tainted by her residual anxiety. But things are better today because she is putting all of her energy into her work as a true crime podcaster and horror novelist, and her upcoming book could be the break she needs. If only her irritable new neighbour would quit prowling the neighbourhood at all hours of the night. Hill Dawson, an ex-firefighter, struggles to get to sleep. After losing part of his leg in a rescue gone wrong, he's now stuck in limbo. He needs to figure out what he's supposed to do with his life, and he can't let himself get distracted by the pretty redhead next door. But when someone breaks into Andi's place, Hill can't stop himself from rushing in to play the hero. Soon, a tentative bond forms between the unlikely pair. But what starts out as a neighborly exchange quickly turns into the chance for so much more...if Andi can learn to put aside her fear and trust in herself?and love?again.