Xitlali Torres hasn't had the best life. She lost her parents, and was left alone to deal with everything after her mother passed. When life gets complicated, she moves away to avoid problems with her ex. When she arrives at a friend's house, she quickly takes her in, in a heartbeat, but what happens when she introduces her to her older brother. A military man with a dark past. But not just any, he is a part of Force Recon... James B. Barnes is a man who chooses solitude and distance himself from drama. He likes his privacy, and keeps people at an arm's length. So, why does his little sister's best friend get under his skin? And why can't he get her out of his mind? When they met their first meeting was explosive. What will happen when they meet again?