An outwardly cold woman with hidden passions. An ex-cop forced to protect her. The heart finds a way. Selena Powell doesn’t let many people get close to her. Running a billion-dollar art and antiquities import business taught her to be careful who she lets inside her defenses, and she goes to great lengths to protect herself. But when she hires a friend of her nephew, she finds herself drawn to him. For Selena, the feelings she has for Carter Sullivan is uncharted territory. Ex-cop Carter Sullivan isn’t thrilled to take the job at Powell Trading, but his finances dictate he can’t be picky. He doesn’t know Ms. Powell, nor does he really care to. He knows enough of her reputation from the press to know she is one person to avoid. She’s cold as ice, but the more he’s around her, the more he wonders if there isn’t more to her. When Selena’s security is breached, and her personal bodyguard is almost killed, she has no choice but to rely on Carter Sullivan to keep her safe. Though their personalities mix as well as oil and water, both find themselves drawn to the other. And if they are to find true love, both will have to let their guards down and see one another for who they really are.