When terrorists kidnapped her brother, Mary Beth Williams had ten days to come up with the ransom. In desperation, she went to South American diplomat Nicholas Romero for help. A man committed to saving lives, he alone could take her where she needed to go. But her first glance into his smoldering eyes warned of other perils....

A world-class expert in international relations, Nick knew what negotiating for survival really meant. Now this cool American blonde wanted him to lead her into the deadly San Matean jungle. But resisting her was like fighting the tide. With desire and distrust raging between them, they were moving closer to a secret shrouded in Nick's past--and a passion that could cost them everything....