Former SAS Lieutenant Sam Locke is on a mission to locate an underworld figure, missing for fifteen years. New intelligence reveals he is living in the small rural town of Willaroi Downs, biding his time to steal a rare diamond.

Sam arrives in Willaroi Downs to discover not one, but five men who match his target's description. All have secrets that if made public will rock this close-knit community. And then there is Kallie McNeil, the owner of the diamond and far too tempting for her own good and Sam's sanity. Cynical where love is concerned, Sam is staggered by his growing feelings for Kallie, an impulsive and vibrant young woman with close links to all his suspects.

Kallie McNeil's dream is to escape the heat and unforgiving landscape of Willaroi Downs and the men who only want her for her land and precious diamond. Then Sam Locke walks into her life. Within hours of meeting him she's convinced; this tall, rugged stranger is the man she's been waiting for, although it seems he will need a little persuading. Then she discovers he's after her diamond and, along with others she's trusted all her life, has lied to her.