Gabriel Hudson is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in New Zealand--and he's not used to being turned down. He's determined to seduce cool beauty Rhiannon Lewis, whatever it takes.

Gabriel has every means at his disposal to pursue her and woo her.... But his instincts tell him that a different approach is needed if he's to win Rhiannon. He's got to do something no self-respecting alpha male would normally do--slow it down.

The result is surprising: Rhiannon lets down her defenses. But she also reveals to Gabriel something he just didn't expect....