Word gets around fast in Eclipse Bay. Nick Harte should know -- his family's legendary feud with the Madisons fueled the local gossip mill for years before finally cooling off. But people are still talking -- and rumor has it Nick's involved with someone new...

Art gallery owner Octavia Brightwell doesn't take chances -- expecially on handsome, charming men. But that's only part of the reason why she turned Nick down six times before -- finally -- agreeing to a date. Octavia's related to the woman who sparked the long-running family feud -- and fears that falling hard for Nick would only ignite the flames again. Octavia knows her family's past is best kept hidden. But her secret isn't safe in Eclipse Bay -- and neither is her heart...