Valerie Thorne loved her husband with passionate devotion. When they'd first met, Jonas' bewildering moods and stunning tenderness had breathed new life into her. Now, three years later, Valerie felt a deep desire to be his partner and his equal in every sense of the word. A brilliant, dynamic businessman, Jonas faced few unsolvable mysteries—except his wife. But after Valerie led him on a merry chase of discovery—and self-discovery—a tragedy threatened to part them forever. Suddenly the tables were turned. Jonas needed her more desperately than ever. Valerie would have to summon all her strength to lead them into a future brighter than they had ever dreamed possible!