'Arresting passion... Work for the enterprising former cop, private detective Frank Morrison, left no time for romance with his new dynamic, alluring secretary, Krystal Lampard. For the resolute Krystal, romantic desires suppressed since her divorce, emerge intensified on meeting Frank. His loathsome dread of water persuades Frank to ask Krystal to research the mysterious disappearance of Paddy, a retired fisherman. Convinced the case is a perfect opportunity to impress Frank with her many talents and sway his mindset, she naively accepts. Krystal's son Tommy is at risk once Paddy's murder and connection with drug smuggling is uncovered. Tommy's safety secured, she obstinately continues her surveillance only to be kidnapped. Frank battles his inner demons, as the woman of his dreams is taken out to sea by ruthless murderers. Only he can rescue her from a horrid death, or so he thinks...' (Publication summary)