A veteran amputee, a photographer with scars of her own, and the secret that stands in the way of their second chance at love. Jax Carder’s leg wasn’t the only thing claimed by an explosion during his deployment overseas. The dust had barely settled before his relationship with a feisty brunette imploded. He’d been the rescuer when they’d met months before, but after the blast all she saw was a man in need of rescuing. Now he’s home and working for the Wounded Warriors Rescue where he’s been tasked with the job of rehabilitating a three-legged dog. That shouldn’t be too hard since he knows exactly what an amputee needs: respect and independence. Riley McCracken met her guardian angel the day Jax saved her life from a band of terrorists. He was brave, strong, and completely fearless—all things she used to be. Ever since her rescue, she’s hidden near-crippling fears that strangled her relationship with the only man she ever truly loved. Now she’s on her way to claim an inheritance in Liberty Cove where she’ll have to decide whether to give in to her fears and accept the safety of small town life or put Jax and the seaside town behind her and continue facing her demons alone. She desperately wants a third option, but isn't sure if one even exists. Jax and Riley are on a collision course, and it’s up to them whether the torches they still carry for one another will reignite the fires of love or set off a destructive explosion their uneasy relationship will never recover from.