Harper is an art professor at the local college and she teaches paint and wine parties on the side. After having tried her hand at being an artist, she is now hoping to get the full time professor job that just opened up. Tom paints at night when he can't sleep. His memories from his time in the military keep him awake. Both of them are very guarded and non-trusting. They meet by accident and they instantly fight their mutual attraction. Eventually they discover what makes the other the way they are. In gaining this knowledge of the past, they gain mutual respect for each other. This is a story about letting your guard down and taking a chance on another person and yourself. I really enjoyed this story. Great read.