U.S. Marshal Sheila Talbot picks up a rebel ex-cop as her first witness. She tries not to be impressed with his good looks and his more than a touch of arrogance, which she finds hard to ignore. He runs her ragged trying to keep him safe. Despite rules against involvement with witnesses, he tempts her at every turn. When he bolts from the program, fearing for his safety, she follows him to Hawaii, and they barely escape danger. Brent didn't want to be set up with another U.S. Marshal. He and she were good together, and yes, he knew they were breaking the rules, but why did she have to trade him for the scum bag he's supposed to testify against. He can hardly wait until that damn trial, but will she still want to be with him then?