Burned by an ex with a wandering eye, Austin Rhodes has sworn off women. His sole focus is his young daughter -- and despite his good intentions, the little girl's live-in nanny. He hired Mia Atwood to care for his child but he finds himself lusting after her instead. Keeping his distance isn't easy but he's determined to be a gentleman. Until Mia's past comes back to haunt her and she's in need of Austin's brand of protection. Suddenly she's his in every sense of the word -- and he'll do whatever it takes to shield the woman who tempts him beyond reason.