**Bestselling author Elizabeth Thornton weaves a tale of seduction,
love, intrigue--and the most dangerous of romances.
**
As the Avon Journal's no-nonsense publisher, Jolie Chesney always
sticks to the facts. And the fact is that she finds the celebrated war
hero who comes to her office angrily demanding a retraction unsettlingly
charismatic. Waldo Bowman's wild sexual exploits have found their way
into the paper's gossip column, and Jo has no intention of compromising
her standards, journalistic or otherwise. But when her star reporter
suspiciously vanishes, Jo seeks help from this dangerously sensual man,
whose connection to the Special Branch may save her friend's life, even
if it means putting her own life--and heart--on the line.
Waldo Bowman senses danger in his instant attraction to Jo. Beautiful
and independent, she is unlike any woman he knows--and he's determined
not to lose her, whatever the risk. For soon, these reluctant lovers
will embark on a mystery that will either change their lives--or end
them.