"Steamy romance on an island paradise."

Caro Evers knows that her chosen path in life leaves her little time or opportunity for romance. A gifted healer and member of a secret society dedicated to the battle against evil and tyranny and the protection of the innocent, she's long since resigned herself to a life without love, marriage or children.

Devastatingly handsome, but battle-weary and emotionally scarred, Max Leighton finds the lush, peaceful surroundings of Caro's island home a balm to his battered spirit. Caro is drawn to Max, not only by a desire to help ease his suffering, but also by a yearning to experience passion, if only once in her life. They spend one glorious night together before Max must return to war.

A year later, fate throws them together on a rescue mission. They discover that neither of them has forgotten the magical night they spent together. Max is determined to make Caro his own, while she's equally determined not to lose her heart.

Steamy romance on an island paradise, with well-written, likable characters makes this a book that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Reviewed by Tish Glasson
Posted April 14, 2004

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In her dazzling new novel, Nicole Jordan tempts readers with a tale of breathless splendor and soul-searing passion.

Summary

Lovers in paradise...

He is a brilliant military commander... and every woman's temptation. When Max Leighton unexpectedly comes to her golden Mediterranean island, Caro Evers longs to heal his emotional battle scars. But during one glorious night in his arms, she discovers a sensual master whose mere touch drives her to wild abandon.

She is the bewitching angel he can't forget. Jaded by the glittering ballrooms of Regency London, Max returns to Cyrene to find the temptress who haunts his dreams... only to learn that Caro leads a dangerous double life. She's a warrior as well as a healer—member of a secret society of protectors, sworn to fight evil and tyranny across Europe.

Afraid to lose her heart to Max again, Caro vows to conquer her fierce tenderness for him and thwart his campaign to win her. Then a perilous mission of adventure takes them far from Cyrene's sun-splashed shores, entwining their destinies and challenging their deepest desires.