Treat Braden is not looking for love when Max Armstrong walks into his Nassau resort, but beneath her efficient, capable exterior he glimpses a sweet, sensual woman he cannot forget. One magnificent evening together sparks an intense connection, and for the first time Treat wants far more than a casual affair. Then Max abruptly turns away, leaving weeks of unanswered calls and a longing he cannot shake, so he retreats to his family's ranch to try to move on. A chance encounter throws them back together, and one honest, passionate night reveals just how deep their pull runs. When Max finally shares the secret, painful past she has been guarding, Treat resolves to do whatever it takes to win her heart for good, including helping her face the demons that have kept her running. As one of the close-knit Braden siblings, he is used to protecting the people he loves, yet Max challenges him to fight for something he has never risked before. This reimagined, more mature telling of the couple's story is a steamy, emotional romance about trust, vulnerability, and choosing to stay.