With his darkly handsome looks and edgy attitude, Officer Cullen Ryan could spark a woman's deepest fantasies. He'd never looked at Dr. Elizabeth Douglas that way. But when the former town outcast strode into the room where Elizabeth had found a body, her heartbeat fast. And when they formed a wary partnership to investigate the murder, Elizabeth discovered something else - a dangerous passion that threatened her safe, sheltered world.

hen Elizabeth became the target of the ruthless killer and Cullen vowed to do anything to protect her. But could he save himself from the haunting pull of desire in the sanctuary of Elizabeth's eyes?