Kurt Nielsen - a wealthy construction engineer, and New York's most eligible bachelor. Carmen Wilson - a woman who has lost everything, and is on the run for her life. A chance meeting brings these two unlikely partners together. In spite of being complete strangers, intense sexual chemistry overwhelms them, turning their lives upside down. Unfortunately for Kurt, Carmen runs again. Carmen has secrets - terrible secrets that she is convinced will make him despise her. How could she possibly reveal the truth to him? Now Kurt is turning the city upside down to find her. But Kurt's not the only one searching for Carmen. Two Federal Agents and her violent, obsessive ex boyfriend also want to get their hands on her. Carmen comes with serious baggage and a host of personal demons. Will Kurt find Carmen before the feds and her ex do? And can Kurt teach her how to love and trust again?