Workaholic journalist Karen Dare is covering the story of a serial killer, the Sandman, which sidelines everything else in her life, including a potential but pushy suitor. When a jealous and malicious co-worker betrays her, and the Sandman sets out to kill her, Karen suddenly realizes how shallow her life has become. Her only salvation, a ranch in the mountains and a handsome cowboy named Jake. But it will take more than journalistic savvy to save her from the Sandman. It’ll take a piece of her heart.