The Fall (book 1 from the "Caught Off Guard" series) Desiree Parker wants nothing to do with men. She has been through heartbreak and adding the complication of men to her busy life would lead to nothing but expected trouble. Desiree has strived to become the successful business woman that she is today by staying focused and keeping her heart off-limits. Owning her own business in the heart of Manhattan, she and her best friend, Emily, deal with the past the only way they know how. By avoiding any serious relationships. However, you throw in a tall, successful, sexy male into the mix and all rules get thrown to the wind. Liam Hunter wants one thing in life and he will pull out all the stops to make Desiree his. Liam has not made it this far in life by accepting no for an answer. He will do whatever it takes to win Desiree's heart. Even if it means taking it all from her. Secrets are kept and rules are broken. Hearts will break and lives will shatter.