A child is missing. The words chill Detective Mike Ryan and bring to mind memories of his own tragedy.Hell dedicate every resource he has until the girl Sicily is found, safe?and alive. His investigation hits a snag with Sicilys aunt and guardian, Beth Greenway. Beths cool demeanor is at odds with the situation, making him suspicious. Shes definitely hiding something. But the more time he spends with her, the less he believes that something is about the missing niece. And with all that contact, Mike sees Beths vulnerabilities. Suddenly, he wants to protect her, even while he wants to know her secrets.As the search hits one roadblock after another, Mikes dedication intensifies. He needs to bring Sicily home for Beth?but also for the future he wants with them.