"Liam O'Connor has one purpose in this life, to push the woman he loves into the arms of another man. The Irish rogue unknowingly changed the course of destiny when he fell in love with Cora McLeod over a century ago. Their passion was intense, brief and tragic. And the angels have been trying to restore the balance of fate ever since." - Provided by publisher.

Over a century ago in Ireland, Liam O'Connor changed the course of destiny when he fell in love with Cora McLeod. Their passion was intense, brief and tragic. And the angels have been trying to restore the balance of fate ever since. Now police officers in Providence Falls, North Carolina, Liam and Cora are partners on a murder investigation. The intensity of the case has drawn them closer together, but the angels have made it clear Cora must be with Finley Walsh. Cora makes her own decisions and she's starting to have feelings for Liam-- the only thing he has ever really wanted... and the only thing he is supposed to avoid. -- adapted from jacket