Police spokeswoman Megan Esterbrook has a problem—she's a sucker for sexy reporter Barry Sutton. Whatever he wants, she gives him, regardless of the cost. But that's about to stop—now! And to keep strong, she's come up with a surefire "Barry aversion therapy" — index cards to remind her why she should stay away. Now all she has to do is remember to use them.... Barry Sutton used me to dig up information on a story. It almost got me fired! He's so good-looking, I do stupid things when he's around, like bending the rules to help him break another story. He kissed me and now he wants me to break in to a congressman's office with him! He's got me so hot, I'm ready to do anything he wants! HELP!!

A brief trip to Dallas for a wedding offers veterinarian Cecily Connaught a chance to break her sexual dry spell and seduce a man, but she fears she's forgotten how. When she bumps into gorgeous Will Murchison, she's ecstatic. The hunk from her past would be a perfect one-night stand, she thinks - until Cecily learns he's taken. What she doesn't realize, though, is Will isn't married. But he's using the misunderstanding to ensure he's the guy who fulfills sexy Cecily's needs.

To: Derek Stone From: Washington, D.C. Mission: Break in to a penthouse and retrieve materials being used to blackmail a congressman. Don't fall for the sexy blonde while you're working! All covert operative Derek Stone wanted was to get in and get out. The job was simple. Unfortunately, getting caught by Alyssa Ballard wasn't part of the plan. Six months ago they'd had a week of wild, wonderful sex. Then he'd left without a trace. Derek's undercover work allows him to get close to no one—though he can't help wanting another under-the-covers experience with Alyssa. His mission in Dallas wraps up in twenty-four hours, and he wants to make them count. While he knows he should walk away again, Derek wants Alyssa—and one more night in Texas.