In the heat of the summer…

Sunny, sensitive and full of life, Blythe Summerfield was adored by everyone—except her mysterious new neighbor.

Jas Tratherne was the antithesis of Blythe's spirit and he seemed determined to keep her at arm's length. But Blythe was equally determined to free the warmth and passion she sensed behind Jas's aloof exterior.

She succeeded—more than a little—but despite her pursuit and their blossoming relationship Blythe still felt that Jas held secrets he refused to share, and that if she pushed him too far what she'd unleash might be more than she could handle….