To private investigator Max Harris, the icy elegance and aloof mystery of his new tax accountant added to a romantic challenge. She intrigued him. But he soon discovered detective work was an easier task that getting close to Jane Barnett, whose frozen passion he resolved to melt.
Ever since a disastrous first marriage, Jane had wanted nothing more to do with men. Then came Max... and the flames of desire that seared her whenever he got to near. Jane was determined to keep a cool distance, but his headed pursuit fired up her solitary life. Could his ardent persuasion prove beyond her power to resist... and tempt her to answer his call to love?