The world knew him as Christian Dent, best-selling author and surprise lecturer at Dartmouth's summer writers' workshop. But to Allison Saunders, ex-teacher, ex-executive, and now aspiring writer, the devastating stranger was none other than Cate Harding -- her own student of only years before! He was all man now, determined to meet her on new ground. From the moment their eyes met in shock waves of recognition, Allison struggled to maintain her cool. But the flash fire that started with a glance threatened to consume her. And the man who swept her away on a tide of passion dared her to follow him, to trust him, with no strings attached--and no fear...