When Chase Reynolds came to town, folks smelled danger ...But Annette Owens saw an irresistible man who dared her to take a chance on love. Yet once Nettie was up close and personal with all that raw masculinity, the pretty widow discovered she didn't know the first thing about seduction! Or about Chase... For the rugged stranger was not a no-strings bachelor for shy Nettie to court, but a world-weary bachelor - with a little boy, to boot! And though she couldn't resist Chase's soul-searing passion, his future plans gave her pause. For the bachelor dad clearly needed a bride, but hadn't promised her his love.... Dangerous? Oh yes, he was. But how could Nettie have known the biggest risk would be to her heart?