While covering a gruesome murder, Chicago Tribune crime photographer Cole Evans finds herself strongly attracted to the victim's niece, Tray Roberts. Disabled by an auto accident that ended her medical career, the financially strapped Tray is trying to start her life over by launching a small business.
Although Cole has yet to resolve her feelings for her ex-lover and best friend, interior designer Jan Hart, she and Tray begin a heated flirtation that quickly ignites into blazing passion. But by ignoring her own nagging questions about Tray's mysterious past, could Cole be playing with fire?