Erin had a profound distrust of all men Nothing in her life had persuaded her to think otherwise—from her father to the men she met in her daily routine. Was Josh Hawke any different? His proposition indicated not, but he had recognized her need for human warmth and had responded with kindness and comfort. Her situation was desperate and left her with little choice but to accept it. Then why was he so angry when she did, accusing her of a lack of self-respect?