Securities expert Eric Jameson built his life on following the rules no matter what for good reason. And that meant not mixing business with pleasure. But that will all change when he’s faced with sweet temptation in the form of the one woman that he knows he shouldn’t have: His housekeeper and quiet obsession, Winter Jones. He’s drawn to her innate sweetness and natural sensuality like a moth to a flame. And no matter how hard he tries, nothing will stop him from breaking his own rule for a taste of Winter’s Heat.

All is not what it seems… Beautiful up and coming actress Vivaca Carlton had everything she’d ever thought she wanted. Her talent had acquired her enough fame and money to leave the roots of her broken childhood behind and make her loved by all. All except one. He wanted only her death. Someone to protect her… Hired to protect the actress, Quinn Thomas is prepared to be professional and get the job done despite his past distrust of women in the industry. But when he sets his eyes on Vivaca, he knows that guarding her body will be anything but professional. From sizzling to burning hot, they will both break the bonds of their pasts to claim a love that is worth protecting.

Just barely clinging to life… In an unconscious state, Jacob Dillon tethers himself to the soft seductive voice of nursing assistant Symone Nicks in a bid to once again become a part of the world of the living. However upon awakening, he doesn't remember her or the bond that was his saving grace. And its only through his brother Jeremy that he realizes she took care of him at all. But the bond will not be broken. As Jacob recovers his strength, a chain of events will throw them together making their bond stronger. Soon an all-consuming desire unleashes between them that neither one can deny. But a discovery will use his very nature as a protector against him and force him to make an impossible choice. Will Jacob choose Symone or will his love for her remain unspoken?