Christine and Luke have been friends since childhood. They grew up together, and Christine has never seen Luke as anything but a friend.

But Luke is handsome, passionate, and insistent--and when he volunteers as her protector when she takes a trip, it's clear he wants something more. Can Christine see Luke as more than a close friend from her childhood?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Anne Hampson is a veteran romance writer with over 125 titles under her belt. Born in England, she always dreamed of teaching and writing; however, after World War I, poverty forced her to leave school at age 14 to sew blouses for Marks & Spencer's. Later in life, she attended school at Manchester University.

Anne Hampson has a long line of number-one sellers for Mills & Boon, Silhouette, and Harlequin, including the Harlequin Presents line of titles. Many of her books have been reprinted, some as many as 16 times, and some have been classified as rare collector's items. Combining contemporary romance with timeless appeal, her work has delighted generations of fans.

Romance