From Adrienne Staff and Sally Goldenbaum comes the story of a small-town girl who shows a high-powered bachelor that some things in life are more important than the perfect deal. Cathy Stephenson moves from rural Indiana to Florida seeking a new start in paradise. Shortly after she arrives, however, a car accident plunges Cathy into the ocean. Luckily a gorgeous, dark-haired stranger--who just so happens to be America's most eligible bachelor, according to Time magazine--saves her from a watery demise, kick-starting a romantic journey that changes Cathy's life forever. Michael Winters is an intense workaholic with no time for love and affection. Even after he plucks a beautiful damsel in distress from the ocean and onto his yacht, Michael has no intention of slowing down. He must make an important meeting in the Caribbean--whether the naive girl from the Midwest likes it or not. But when a sudden storm maroons the mismatched pair on a desert...

In this sensual tale from beloved author Adrienne Staff, a life-saving hero sets out to convince a mild-mannered beauty that desire means jumping in headfirst. After falling out of her raft into the river rapids, Abby Clarke is sure that she's going to drown . . . until she's suddenly pulled from the water--terrified, desperate, and soaking wet. Abby has never enjoyed flirting with danger, but the daredevil in front of her--a ruggedly handsome outdoorsman with deep gray eyes--makes her forget all about being safe. Jack Gallagher is a heart-stopper who likes a challenge, a man of few words and fast moves--especially when destiny tosses a woman like Abby into his path. After escorting her home, Jack can't resist trying to get this damsel in distress to open her heart. Abby's always been one to plan for tomorrow, but Jack is living proof that today is the only certainty--and that reckless passion is always worth the risk. Includes a special...