She had to harden her heart!

A troubled childhood and a disasterous love affair had left Michaela older and wiser--and vowing never to get close to anyone again. And that certainly included photographer Ryan Douglas with his legendary reputation as a womanizer!

Ryan was determined to believe that Mickey had encourage her half sister to run off with his wealthy nephew--and he was going to make Mickey pay the price by demanding that she join his search for the missing pair.

Ryan was Mickey's enemy: He had the power to threaten the whole fabric of her life--and even if she wasn't able to avoid being with him, she could refuse to fall in love!