Natalie Armitage's world shattered the first time Angelo Bellandini mentioned marriage. Their affair had been intensely passionate, but having learned to close her heart at an early age, the thought of exposing it to anyone made her run.

Five years later, she's facing her second proposal from Angelo – but his molten–brown eyes are burning with revenge, not desire! To protect her family, Natalie must accept his ring, but she'll be no meek–and–mild Bellandini bride. Angelo's touch might give her body scorching pleasure, but he'll never win her frozen heart…