A series of deadly fires has the residents of Boone County, Colorado on edge. One man is dead and several buildings are in ruins. Firefighter Declan Briggs knows it's only a matter of time before someone else dies. When Sheriff Archer discovers the firebug has a specific target-his own family-Declan declares himself protector of the youngest Archer sibling, the beautiful and feisty Maggie. She's had him tied up in knots for months now. He can't stomach the thought of something happening to her and vows to do whatever it takes to keep her safe.Maggie Archer hates having a shadow. But Declan's hard to say no to. Especially when he turns those deep indigo eyes on her and tells her he only wants to keep her safe. The more he's around, the harder she finds it to resist him and starts wondering why she's even trying. But someone's determined they'll never get a chance to be more than friends. Can Declan stop the firebug before everything goes up in flames?