Artist Wendal Hunter had been deceived once in love. As far as she was concerned, once was enough. But Flynt Murdoch, the intriguingly powerful restaurateur and ranching tycoon, was a hard man to refuse. Flynt was intent on breaking down her defenses. Wendal was determined to keep him at bay. Yet, his rugged masculinity was a narcotic to her senses, and when he swept her into his arms, the last barriers were too easily broken. An irresistible lover, Flynt was, above everything else, a businessman. In spite of herself Wendal had invested herself, body and soul. But was the bottom line just one more deal for the almighty dollar- or a lifetime dividend of love?