Shattered by her husband's death, Cathryn Bracken retreated behind a facade of pleasant smiles and hard work. Although she ached for a husband and child, she knew she would never have them, or ever love again... Dynamic Joshua Hunt, president of the company her firm is auditing, offers very pleasant companionship. But, like Cathy, he maintains a careful reserve, as if hiding his own secret anguish. And when passion flares suddenly, fiercely between them, he purposefully dampens the flames. Confused, in turmoil, Cathy struggles to decipher the disturbing feelings that keep her and Joshua apart... yet draw them irrevocably together.