by Patricia S. Jackson (Author)
The sweltering heat of the Mississippi Delta ignites fire, greed, and destruction. The clashing of strengths, combined with explosive personalities, reek havoc on everyone involved.
Never in a million years did she think running away would cause a burning desire so deep it would nearly destroy her. Milya Hargrove, a New York broker, and night school teacher comes to a crossroad in her life. Returning to her hometown, she begins a search for what she suspects is the unimaginable. She accidentally stumbles upon foul play. Forced to pursue the underworld, she has to rely on the one person she wanted to hate.
A man of many talents, whose charm and charisma could virtually get him anything he wanted, Rick Contello prided himself on his reputation, and his ability to take charge of any situation. The last thing he needs is Milya's allure redesigning his world to save her own.......
Due to tension and a lack of communication, Rick and Milya go their separate ways. But being in possession of the stolen property, causes them to join forces again.