Student nurse Julia Harvey is attracted by Craig Everett from the moment of their introduction at her sister's party, but when she discovers he is a senior heart surgeon at the same hospital, her hopes are dashed. Especially when she hears his nickname...Dr Ice But when he is accused of being involved in a hit and run accident, Craig needs someone to confide in, and Julia is available. Their relationship seems to be deepening, and yet Craig will never let the passion which flares between them reach its natural conclusion. Then, worse still, he suspects Julia of betraying his confidence, and suddenly she finds herself frozen out of his life.