Patrick Mullaney was a hunk of a heartbreaker, a gorgeous specimen with tanned muscles and a lethal smile -- and a bum knee that had probably ended his brilliant football career. When Lux Sherwood appeared at his door almost hidden behind a six-foot-tall teddy bear, he was in a rotten mood... until he saw the lovely lady hugging his present and longed to take the bear's place in her arms! Lux felt heat curl inside her as Patrick's gaze caressed her; then she nearly fainted with pleasure as his coaxing kisses reddened her cheeks and warmed her heart. Spellbound with desire, but unsure of her feelings for this handsome rogue, Lux pulled away, but she couldn't escape her sizzling attraction for the powerful but vulnerable man who'd needed her tenderness, yearned for her touch. He'd learned that was worth fighting for, but could Patrick convince her that he'd met his match, that he wanted her always and forever?