Major John Christopher Cavaleri returns home from multiple deployments to the Middle East. His father needs his assistance with the vineyard and winery. Despite his hopes, contentment eludes John Christopher. His experiences have left scars exasperated by his failure to save his intelligence officer, the beautiful Persian-American woman he loves, from additional harm during an attack. Now, nightmares plague his sleep and hallucinations cloud his days. When Shirin Tabari arrives for a visit, the dreams become more vivid sweeping them both into a maelstrom of emotion. An experience at Gianna Allegretti's events center plunges them into the midst of an historical battle, one in which John Christopher again leads troops with Shirin as his intelligence officer. Will they survive the experience or will it drive a wedge between them?