The third in this series with Army Major Peter Shields and Rachael Aston (after Recall to Arms and The Cobra Identity), finds the two ex-lovers trying to establish a new basis for renewing their engagement to be married. It will not be easy and may never happen given their differences, yet both are in love with the other. They come from different backgrounds and don’t always share the same vision for their futures. Both are involved with the increased pressure to secure the southern border and stop drug trafficking. Violence is escalating rapidly along both sides of the border. Both get involved in different capacities. Rachael has a diplomatic role tied to her CIA duties and Peter is activated along the border through the National Guard. Both face danger and may need each other to survive.