Mallory McShane is a hero in some eyes, but she doesn't feel like one. Living in an old family farmhouse, hiding from tornadoes, she's biding her time. A promise still unmet. But thoughts of coworker. Lawson Gallagher, but her soul, making the promise harder to fulfill. Lawson Gallagher's outgrowing his old bachelor ways, especially the more time he spends with the alluring Mallory. But her promise to someone from the past stands in their way. Desires of her possess him with every donor case they perform together. Respect merges into something more... He'll do whatever it takes. After Mallory and Lawson come together, they realize a love that's on a path to heartbreak. A promise stands between them, ready to snatch a future that's already doomed. A future that's been laid out for Mallory, dashing any hope of another man's love. Lawson dares to fight this plan. Will Mallory honor the promise...or her heart?