He'll do everything he can to avoid love. It may not be enough.Argentinian tycoon, Santiago Alvarez recently lost his sister, brother-in-law, and father. Now he's solely responsible for his traumatized niece, Miranda, who hasn't spoken for three months. His only hope to help Miranda recover is a woman who tempts him like no other. Whatever it takes, he'll live up to his promise to care for his sister's daughter—even if it means marriage.French teacher Genevieve Dubois is slowly recovering from post-traumatic stress disorder after the death of a student. Her new position, helping a little girl find joy again, brings with it an unusual complication—a super-sexy uncle who awakens Genevieve's desire for a family of her own. When her employer proposes marriage so he can keep custody of Miranda, Genevieve accepts, hoping to turn their passion into love. But when she discovers the real reason Santiago wants to be guardian of his niece, it threatens all their futures.