Her wild youth was a thing of the past Valerie Wentworth had paid dearly for the mistakes she'd made as a passionate girl. Turned out of her grandfather's house, she had raised Tadd, her son, all alone. Now, after seven years, she had returned home for her grandfather's funeral—even though it meant confronting Judd Prescott again. Judd... who didn't know he was Tadd's father. The man was more compellingly attractive than ever—but if Valerie had learned one thing it was to stay away from Judd Prescott. If only Judd would stay away from her!