As the helicopter hovered above her, Kathy M'Gonigle gazed with wonder at her heroic rescuer, but stormy-eyed Gabe Fowler was furious at how close she'd come to drowning in the sudden flood -- and shocked at the joy he felt at touching her again! Years before, he'd taught her to kiss, made her blush and burn with desire, but she'd been too young and he too restless to settle down... or at least he'd told himself that when he sent her away. Now Kathy had seen as much of the world as he had, but destiny had brought them both home. Gabe dared to hope that the sweet dreamer who tempted him beyond reason could help him fight the ghosts who shadowed his nights with sorrow. Kathy wanted to believe that her love for Gabe was stronger than the secrets that tormented him, but though his caresses make her tremble, she feared surrendering her soul would not heal his wounds. Could the man who put the stars in her eyes conquer the past and promise her forever?