But to Officer Dave McCoy, the social worker's fearlessness spells trouble. And he can't understand why she's so afraid to trust her safety -- and her heart -- to a cop.

Heather's dad was a cop -- one with problems that nearly destroyed her family. But she survived. And she's proud of her instincts as the can-do force behind a thriving inner-city shelter program.

Now her father wants a second chance. Well, he can get in line behind McCoy, because when it comes to cops, Heather has a hard time believing what any of them say. It's up to Dave to change her mind.