A romp through a snake-infested, vine-twisted terrain isn't exactly Ellie Winter's idea of fun. She hates animals that slither and the vines wreak havoc on her body. The one redeeming feature of her latest adventure—and she must admit she hasn't been on one quite so dangerous—is Slade Calvert. He makes her heart beat faster. He makes her forget that she doesn't trust men easily.

Slade is amazed at his attraction toward Ellie, not the physical part because she is gorgeous but the emotional one. He wants to protect her, shield her from any pain. Those feelings he must fight. He has no intentions of marrying again.