Dr. Sarah Byers forced herself to look past Jonathan Hailey the male and concentrate on the investor who would supply the funds she needed to continue her late husband's archaeological exploration. She ignored the blue-green eyes, the blond hair, the handsome face. She needed that grant enough to convince New York's power broker to give it to her.

He was interested in her project, and in her. But Jonathan Hailey was a man who spent most of his waking hours negotiating deals. And Sarah would have to barter for everything she wanted--except his love.