About the Author

As head buyer for the prestigious Lakefield Gallery, Karena Lakefield travels the world seeking out the finest paintings. But there is one trip she''ll always remember: a sizzling summer weekend with Samuel Desdune, the man who awoke her scorching desire. . .Only to part ways with her once their plane touched down.

Sam has just about given up on finding the right woman. . . although he''s never forgotten the lovely, elegant Karena. Now the all-business art dealer needs the P. I. ''s expertise to help clear her family''s name.

Seizing his chance to show Karena that they belong together, Sam accompanies her to Brazil, where they''re caught up in a scandalous art scheme—and one another. With her family''s reputation on the line, she needs him now more than ever. . . .