Dr. Garrett Gibson, the only female physician in England, has never been tempted to embark on an affair. Until now ... Ethan Ransom, a former detective for Scotland Yard, as gallant as he is secretive, is rumored to be an assassin. For one exhilarating night they give in to their potent attraction before becoming strangers again. As a Ravenel by-blow spurned by his father, Ethan has little interest in polite society, yet he is captivated by the bold and beautiful Garrett. When she is drawn into his most dangerous assignment yet-- and the mission goes wrong-- it will take all of Garrett