What her father called her "missionary streak" had once again led her into trouble! Responding to a young lady's plea for help, Nicola Prenn found herself in a most compromising situation. It earned her the deep contempt of Barak Sorensen, the young lady's arrogant fiance. Nicola thanked her lucky stars she'd never have to see him again. And then her father accepted a commission on her behalf, to paint the portrait of a man called Sorensen.... Unable to correct the first impression she'd created, Nicola dreaded the coming encounter!