Whoa! New nurse Rebecca O'Reilly had Dr. John Saville's thoughts straying into uncharted territory. This female wildcat had obviously been wounded by romance—she protected her frayed heart with a sharp tongue. John suspected her saucy defiance also guarded a secret innocence—and a wanton longing to know true womanhood. John could take no chances with Rebecca's emotions—an invitation to sensual fulfillment required an iron-clad commitment. Would the handsome M.D. resist the ultimate temptation and preserve his bachelorhood—or fold under the weight of his desire and claim Rebecca as his woman now...and forever?