Drake Solomon has wanted Rachel ever since she returned to Crest Hill from the city. He’s intrigued by the spark of innocence in her eyes but also the shocking pain that flashes back at him. However, the dark-skinned beauty will not give him the time of day. But Drake is determined to do whatever it takes to claim her.

Rachel is not looking for love. She’s been burned by love once before, and she’s not looking to repeat the experience. Drake makes her nervous. He makes her yearn for something like her parents had, and she just knows that love never works out.

But to get to Rachel, Drake has to face her overprotective father and his shotgun. Drake is determined to do everything to claim his woman, even if he has to look down the barrel of a gun to claim his prize.