When Phoenix Chamberlain's former lover, Monica Swarovski commits suicide, he learns the truth he never knew - he has a son. Newly wed to Sierra, Phoenix has no place in his heart for his son's guardian, Sue Deveraux, the woman determined to disrupt his life. Yet Phoenix can't ignore the attraction he feels to her.

Seeing Sue Deveraux at Seaside Haven is the last thing Sierra Chamberlain expects. She is extremely beautiful and extremely conniving. The city girl's stay is only temporary, and the only way Sue can protect the child is to strike a deal with Phoenix. Will she get more than she bargains for?