Natalia Gerner was not for sale; one man had already learnt that lesson and Clay Beauchamp would have to do the same. Her new neighbour was virile, protective, and generous to a fault, but nothing would lure Natalia into his bed... Until the night her livelihood was destroyed and Clay arrived to rescue her and keep her safe - in his arms. In the cold light of day when he offered her a home and freedom from her father's debts there seemed little choice. Life with Clay would be wonderful, but how long could she remain his mistress when she only wanted to be his wife?