Kat Williams’s brother died in a gruesome accident in the mountains of East Tennessee. She blames herself.Ryan Jenkins’s fiancee was murdered. He couldn’t protect her.With the death of her brother, Kat believes she is unworthy of love from anyone-even God. When a good friend elicits a promise that she will stop living in the past, then leaves her clues to a real-life treasure hunt, Kat embarks on an adventure chock-full of danger. To find the treasure, Kat will have to survive wild animals-and even wilder men. Can she rely on Ryan, the handsome wildlife officer assigned to protect her … without falling in love?Ryan swore off love when his fiancee was murdered, but feelings long buried rise to the surface around Kat. He volunteers to help with her treasure hunt, vowing to keep her safe. Together they venture deep into caves and tunnels … and even deeper into the depths of their unplumbed hearts.