Death is his game. She writes about it. War in the Middle East is where Connor feels most at home, savoring the chaos. Every day is a challenge to overcome. After a lifetime of wandering, he finally belongs. No other existence will do. On her dream assignment as a correspondent for the 2008 War in Irag, Brynn finds herself taken hostage by the Taliban. Her dream turns into nightmare until... Connor is the soldier sent to save her. Reunited in their hometown and the past forgotten, Brynn and Connor's deep attachment is rekindled. But Connor's tempestuous nature threatens to destroy them, forcing Brynn to make an excruciating choice: Stay until Connor's destructive nature breaks them beyond redemption, or set herself free and look for someone better, some place better. The choice is costly, and which road is more than they can bear?