Jess had been through abuse and a tragedy in her life and needed a change. When her brother called and said there was an opening in the security company he worked for, she jumped at the opportunity and moved from Dallas to a small town in Oklahoma. She wasn't looking for romance or love.
JR was a gentle giant. He was a Marine, worked for his former commander on security and investigations. When she moved to town and started working for MSI, he was awe struck by her beauty. Because of her strength, he was able to move forward and find romance.