About the Book Claire Westerbrook should have been an easy conquest for shrewd, sophisticated British businessman Max Conroy. All he has to do is get close to the sweet-faced secretary and seduce her into revealing her companys secrets--details Max desperately needs for a successful corporate takeover. Only Max doesnt count on falling for Claires guileless beauty--or for his powerful desire to possess her completely. But just as his feelings for her deepen, his shattering deception is revealed. Only this time, hes the one with everything to lose--unless he can win Claire back into his life. Book Synopsis From a New York Times- bestselling author, a classic romance about a woman who gets a second chance at love, only to discover her lovers betrayal. Claire Westerbrook should have been an easy conquest for shrewd, sophisticated British businessman Max Conroy. All he has to do is get close to the sweet-faced secretary and seduce her into revealing her companys secrets--details Max desperately needs for a successful corporate takeover. Only Max doesnt count on falling for Claires guileless beauty--or for his powerful desire to possess her completely. But just as his feelings for her deepen, his shattering deception is revealed. Only this time, hes the one with everything to lose--unless he can win Claire back into his life. About the Author Linda Howard is the New York Times -bestselling romance and suspense author of Up Close and Dangerous , Drop Dead Gorgeous , Cover of Night , Killing Time , To Die For , Kiss Me While I Sleep , Cry No More , and Dying to Please . She is a charter member of Romance Writers of America and in 2005 was awarded their Lifetime Achievement Award. Howard lives in Gadsden, Alabama, with her husband and two golden retrievers. She has three grown stepchildren and three grandchildren.