Widowed at a young age, Elana Bradley knew she was a neophyte in the affairs of the world, but she fully intended to protect her late husband's company from hotshot young businessman Patrick Cummins. At first their relationship was a cat-and-mouse game aimed at negotiating Patrick's takeover bid. But soon unexpected passions flared between them. Patrick wasn't prepared for the whirlwind of emotions that Elana elicited. And as business took a back seat to romance, Elana began to wonder if she'd signed away more than her company--had she dangerously lost her heart?