Armed with a new name and an icy facade, reporter Rebecca St. John returned to Saddle Falls to bury her shameful past-and unearth the secrets that had haunted her since childhood.But she'd have to investigate the publicity-shy Ryan family, still feeling the impact of a mysterious, long-ago kidnapping. And impeding her progress was formidable, fiercely protective family scion Jake Ryan.Half trusting the beautiful reporter, Jake stuck close-too close-unnerving Rebecca with his steamy sensuality. He unleashed hungers she'd always harnessed, making her burn for his dark, drugging kisses...for his love. But would bedding Jake lead to more sorrow...or her salvation?