Alanna Cantrell’s world was shattered when her dashing foreign correspondent husband was kidnapped before her eyes. After his death, she slowly, painfully began rebuilding her life. She’s about to be married to Jonas Harte, the steady, supportive contractor who restored her San Francisco Victorian home, when she receives an out-of-the-blue call from her husband, who’s very much alive. Memories of Alanna sustained Mitch Cantrell through years of captivity. Now he wants his life—and his beloved bride—back. It wasn’t easy getting past Alanna’s formidable defenses and encouraging her to love again. As sympathetic as Jonas is to his rival’s situation, he’s determined to prove that he’s the right man for the strong, independent woman Alanna has become.

Sultry deceiver La Rubia. The men of La Paz whispered her name in awe. The husky-voiced torch singer with the long blond hair and provocative figure was every man's fantasy. But La Rubia was only interested in seducing one man - General Ramirez. Reporter Mitch Cantrell wasn't about to let that happen. Behind the green contact lenses and clinging dresses, he recognized Tory Martin. They had once shared a dangerous assignment and nights of unrivalled passion. He refused to let another man have her.