Brigid Taylor needs a vacation.

After a sexual assault accusation against a high-powered public figure threatens both her career as a child psychologist—and her financial stability—Brigid retreats to the idyllic Sunset Harbour Resort to rethink her approach to men.

Sharing her resort accommodations with a total stranger was the last thing she expected. But when a timeshare mix-up leaves her with no other option, she makes a poolside deal with the charming Vietnam War veteran Bo Gibson: help his troubled young friend, at the going rate.

Marine cryptanalyst Sgt. Balzly has returned from his last tour in the Middle East, haunted by betrayal and struggling with the consequences of his past. When his old friend Bo intervenes, Balzly finds himself at a weekend conference for veterans—sharing a room with the intriguing Brigid Taylor.

There’s something about Brigid that captivates him, and soon her desire to understand him pushes past professional boundaries. Mesmerized by the woman who’s unexpectedly entered his life, Balzly knows she is more than just a distraction.

When the perfect stranger turns out to be the perfect person, more than a room will be shared. But with secrets on both sides, will they be able to read each other’s hearts—and discover that love can speak louder than words?