Her wild youth was a thing of the past

Valerie Wentworth had paid dearly for the mistakes she'd made as a passionate girl. Turned out of her grandfather's house, she had raised Tadd, her son, all alone.

Now, after seven years, she had returned home for her grandfather's funeral--even though it meant confronting Judd Prescott again. Judd... who didn't know he was Tadd's father.

The man was more compellingly attractive than ever--but if Valerie had learned one thing it was to stay away from Judd Prescott. If only Judd would stay away from her!