Every novel in this collection is your passport to a romantic tour of the United States through time-honored favorites by America's First Lady of romance fiction. Each of the fifty novels is set in a different state, researched by Janet and her husband, Bill. For the Daileys it was an odyssey of discovery. For you, it's the journey of a lifetime. Your tour of desire begins with this story set in California.His proposition was tempting.'Let me help you, Alisa.' Zachary's voice was a soft, caressing whisper that was oddly soothing and hypnotic. ';You've taken the world on your shoulders by making Chris your sole responsibility. Haven't you ever wanted someone to take care of you?' As much as she wanted to, Alisa wouldn't admit any such feelings to him. She felt curiously vulnerable, unable to handle the uncharacteristic gentleness Zachary was displaying. And she was afraid-afraid she'd give in to him. She couldn't let Zachary break down her defenses!