Dr. Lora Rice desperately wants to fix her stagnant love life. So when the new book, finally arrives on her doorstep, the Maryland researcher can't wait to put it into practice and catch the eye of Mr. Right. But that doesn't include her colleague-and chief rival--the brilliant, but sexy Dr. Justin Silver. He stands in the way of a coveted fellowship and gets under her skin. However, Justin notices her new clothes and sassy attitude. And when a snowstorm strands them together during a business trip in Minnesota, Justin takes the opportunity to make sure Lora notices him too. Soon long, winter nights become heated with passion. But once the snow melts can their new romance survive their business rivalry?