Janie Carpenter has always taken care of herself. If there was one thing her troubled childhood taught her, it was that you couldn't count on anyone else to stand up for you. Until she met Jackson, she'd lived her life by one the closer you let someone get, the more they can hurt you. But Jackson is more persistent than most, and with their instant attraction, she's not sure how long she can hold out... Jackson Hunter has always felt that it was his job to take care of the people he cared about. His family, his friends and his fellow soldiers could always depend on him to watch their backs. So, when a strong-willed redhead captures his heart, he does what he does best. But what does he have to offer someone who can take care of herself?