Blackmail bride! Carlton Reef wanted a bride – and Katie needed the money! His proposal was outrageous, but simple. He would pay her family's debts if Katie would agree to become his wife... . But what possible reason could this ruthless, sexy bachelor have for wanting sweet, gentle Katie? She didn't trust him – yet she had no choice. Marriage was the only solution. But did Carlton intend to be a husband in name only, or did he expect Katie to honor their wedding bargain by sharing his bed?