With rumours of embezzlement swirling around the death of her partner, Vanessa Benton's worst fears are confirmed when Detective Eric Daniels is assigned to investigate her, but his probing questions and cool professionalism stir in her both painful memories and irresistible desire. As a detective, Eric's duty is to help and protect, but Vanessa evokes much stronger feelings within him. He becomes determined to clear her of any wrongdoing, and prove to her that he's the right man - the only man - for her.