Former forensic accountant Kate Rydell is living under the radar. Currently she's stocking minibars at a sprawling Los Angeles hotel. Trying to survive, stay out of sight...until she witnesses a shocking murder in room 1408. Now the last people who can help her are the police, especially red-hot detective Vince Yarrow.

Vince is relentless in pursuing Kate. He needs information and her testimony--pronto. And he's determined to protect her even if he has to handcuff the sexy brunette to his bed.... But as the case starts to unravel, Vince can't help wondering if he has to let Kate go--to protect his own heart.