Temptation landed at Special Agent Larry Newman's feet--literally. Charlene Smith captured his heart after he rescued her from terrorists two months ago. A failed relationship and abusive child have turned him into a loner and workaholic. The scars weigh heavily on him and keep him from pursuing her. So what's a guy to do when the woman he pines for passes out in front of him while working a case?Battling psychological wounds from abduction is easier than coming face to face with the sexy FBI agent she's fantasized about for months. As single mother, she chooses to avoid the drama that dating would bring to her son's life. So she only allows Larry close in her dreams. Now, she's second-guessing her decision. Should she have a relationship with this man who makes her feel alive just by being close?