He's always been different.

Declan Fitzpatrick has always had obsessions. When he was thirteen, it was horror movies. When he turned eighteen, his obsession turned to cooking, not fire and rescue like the rest of his family. And now it's Eileen O'Reilly. The woman is tough, smart, and sarcastic. All of that makes her irresistible, but he's determined to convince her he's serious about dating her.

She was destined to be a cop.

Eileen's family served for generations. It's a calling in her blood to help people. Burdened with a massive caseload and a case for her mother, she knows she should steer clear of someone like Declan. He's charismatic, surrounded by admirers, and even cooks for her, which makes it nearly impossible to keep her distance.

Lurking in the shadows is a killer.

As Eileen and Declan's relationship blossoms, the cold case she's taken on for her mother resurfaces with alarming intensity. Mysterious accidents escalate to life-threatening situations, and Eileen realizes that the killer has turned their sights on her. Despite the chilling shadow hanging over their new romance, Declan stands firm, refusing to step aside. Because one thing everyone knows is Fitzpatricks never back down, especially when it comes to love.