Atlanta public defender Emma Montgomery gives every client- innocent or not-her best effort. Even if it means sparring with the tempting Lieutenant Rick Downing. Each day, the two battle-all the while aware of the growing attraction between them. Until one day, everything changes.

Betrayed and seriously injured by a criminal, Emma loses faith in the system she once cherished. Worse still, she's lost faith in herself. But then Rick comes forward with a case Emma can't resist. A mother stands to lose her children and her freedom-unless Emma and Rick can call a cease-fire and save this one family.