Sexy heartbreaker Rad Ramsey knew women found him irresistible, but he'd always enjoyed the chase too much to keep the ladies whose hearts he captured. Then sweet, serene Erin Brady came tantalizingly near -- and he felt his cherished control slipping. He usually chose a dazzling spitfire he could battle and vanquish, but when this soft-eyed temptress treated him like Sir Galahad, he felt a sudden, wild longing to free the passionate woman inside her. Erin had never known the fiery thrill of seduction, to be claimed by a powerful, sensual man, but Rad's touch awakened a siren who would be satisfied with nothing less. Challenged by her tenderness, astonished by the protective instincts she aroused in him, Rad tried to drive Erin away, sure he'd bring her nothing but sorrow once she knew his secrets. Could the woman who'd found joy in his arms teach him the healing power of love?