After artist Max Estin earned his first million-dollar commission, he ran as far from his troubled past as he could. He wants nothing to remind him of his old life, especially ex-girlfriend Kira, who left him so abruptly five years ago. But when she calls out of the blue with a desperate plea, he can't convince himself to stay away. And it occurs to him that seduction can be the best sort of revenge... Kira Butler returned home to small town Passion Creek for reasons she could never explain to Max. Now, the terms of her guardian's will have forced her to turn to the one man she can't face, yet can't leave behind. This new rich, sexy, and polished Max tests her resolve. Can she keep her secrets in the face of his seduction, or will she surrender her body--and her heart--all over again?