Elizabeth Minerva tries to steer clear of legendary adventurer Roark Black and focus on her career. But the rakish treasure hunter is the only one who can help her, if she'll do him one tiny favour... To save his beloved auction house and his own reputation from ruin, Roark needs to settle down... fast! After a six-month "engagement," he and Elizabeth can go their separate ways. But Roark knows priceless objects, and Elizabeth is the real deal. Now he intends to keep her...by any means necessary.