Kristin and Derrick were childhood sweethearts until their parents had a falling out. Next thing they knew, they were separated, moved to opposite coasts, and forbidden from having contact. Derrick, a cunning, focused panther shifter, is now a pro-football MVP with a body to die for. Kristin is a sassy, curvy sports doctor. Kristin lands her dream job with the NFL only to find her childhood sweetheart, Derrick, has just been traded to the same team! Derrick plays it cool at first, but when Kristin’s life is in danger, Derrick risks not only his career, but his own life to save her. And this time, he's going to keep her.