Darkly handsome with an arrogant edge, architectural engineer Scout Ritland is the kind of American man who spells trouble. Chantal duPont should know, for she has experienced the best and worst of the country and its people—including one who broke her heart. Yet here she is, home on sultry Parrish Island, putting herself in the way of another bold Yankee. This time, however, its for a good cause Scout is the one man who can help her village, and shes not about to let him get the better of her—no matter how much she may want to.Fresh from completing his work on the islands new luxury resort, Scouts ready for a little recreation—though being kidnapped and shot isnt on his agenda. But when he catches sight of an exotic beauty with electric blue eyes, events quickly spin out of control.
