As the story unfolds, it is clear that the nation is bankrupt, its sovereignty lost. A young woman seeks asylum with an impressive stranger known to the public as Tucker. On his ranch she finds sanctuary and a chance for love. However, she must first conquer her attraction to the other man who wants her; Tucker’s handsome son. As she navigates her personal struggle, powerful men on the outside conspire to destroy her for purposes of their own. With the help of some unexpected allies, Sophie and her lover attempt an epic coup d’état of sorts so they can remain together, with consequences that will reach the corners of the globe. The novel "Progress" is a tale for our times; a sexy, fast-paced thriller and love story that also raises the following questions, "What constitutes progress?" and "Can progress be forced?"