Gabriel Booth knew how his life was going to go.

First, he was going to follow in his father's footsteps, become a soldier in the Australian Army, then lead his own commando team. His dreams and ambitions came true when he got handed the command of his own Tier 1 unit- Team FIVE.

After that, he wanted nothing more than to find that one special woman to share the same deep soul love and devotion his parents had. All his life, Gabriel watched his parents, saw the connection they had together, and wanted the same thing for himself.

That came true the day he came across a petite Pixie on a sand dune. With just one look at the stunning tiny woman, his world shifted, and the ache of wanting to be part of something special eased.

Devon Mercy never had it easy.

At the tender age of five, she lost her mother in horrible circumstances, yet on the same day, there was even more trauma to rock her and her family, changing their lives forever.

Her whole life had been a lonely battle. The love of her mother now gone as well as the support of her grief-stricken father. All she had were three overbearing brothers and a wish to be loved and cherished.

Then, she met Gabriel. Suddenly, she thought it was finally her time! Someone who loved her, wanted to spend time with her.

Just her.

Of course, life was never as easy as you wanted. Gabriel and Devon's road was never going to be easy. His dangerous job and Devon's secret just two obstacles in their way. The only problem was whose is more destructive? And can it be overcome before one walked away for good?