Pararescueman Jose "Cuervo" James is the guy they call for the most dangerous assignments. He lives for his job. On a high-risk rescue deep in the African jungle, Jose encounters sexy, smart Interpol agent Stella Carson. They'd once had an affair that burned hot and fast, but family is everything to Stella, and Jose just can't go there. Fate has thrown them into the deadly hot zone together, and sparks will fly...but only if they can live to tell...

When he rescues attorney Amelia Bailey from the wreckage of an earthquake, master sergeant Hugh Franco becomes embroiled in a kidnapping plot and will stop at nothing to save this woman who holds his heart in her hands.