Macauley O'Neill had been hired to protect Raine Michaels, not to seduce her. No one knew better than he did what happened when a man let his guard down; the consequences could be deadly. But Raine filled him with desire--and something else. An emotion he couldn't--wouldn't--name....

Danger stalked Raine's every move, but she was tired of hiding. For too long, she had feared the dark. Now, in Mac's sure, steady arms, she felt safe--and alive. It was time for her to return the favor. Could she vanquish the demons that tormented his soul? Or was their brilliant passion destined to be a fleeting one?