Desperate for money, Nina Reynolds, owner of Twelve Oaks Farm in North Carolina, rents out the bedroom in her barn to Marine Grant Wilson. Handsome, virile, and irresistible, he is always underfoot offering his assistance with the daily chores. Even though she desires the handsome Marine, she ignores those feelings he stirs in her. Escaping a volatile relationship, Nina has no intention of getting involved with Grant. Besides, she doesn't have the time or energy for another relationship. Because of the tragic death of her parents, she must save the almost bankrupt Twelve Oaks Farm. Failure isn't an option since she is also responsible for her two younger sisters.Grant has his own demons. Being injured in a battle in Iran, and also losing three of his comrades, he needs time to heal. Twelve Oaks sounds like the perfect place to revive his spirit and soul. At least that is what he wants Nina to believe. The real reason he chose Twelve Oaks Farm is more sinister. The secret he knows could destroy Nina and her sisters.