"I am answerable to no one!" Jay de Rojas made his own rules, and Beth knew he'd be difficult to work for. But she needed an escape from the painful memories of her past, and the post of tutor to Jay's little nephew came as a godsend. Only, her refuge had hidden dangers where her heart was concerned. Jay had experienced tragedy in his own life, and Beth found herself longing to discover the warm, caring man beneath the cold, cautious exterior…. But the closer she became to Jay, the more Beth had the feeling that she'd jumped out of the frying pan, into the fire! "Helen Brooks pens a superb story with rich characters, sparkling interplay and a riveting emotional conflict." —Romantic Times