Hayley Bancroft's small hometown needed a doctor desperately–and Sam Prentice, prestigious M.D., fit the bill. Years ago he'd been the boy from the wrong side of the tracks–and Hayley had loved him beyond all reason. Though they'd been cruelly driven apart, time hadn't eroded the memory of Sam's loving touch and fiery kisses…

Sam had long ago decided his life would be about gaining power, not love. Now he was respected, sought-after, rich-and wholly satisfied. Shockingly, reencountering his first love stirred up feelings he'd cemented over…desires left unfulfilled. But he was a man who'd built his life on needing no one…except Hayley…?

About the Author

Carol Grace is the author of over 35 romance novels. In her former life she worked as a translator and an ESL teacher. She has traveled the world from Africa to Singapore for work and pleasure. Carol speaks French whenever she can, and sails the seas on cruise ships. When not on deck sipping tropical drinks and brainstorming ideas for her next novel, she gives writing classes. It's a tough job but somebody has to do it.

What do the critics say about Carol Grace?

"Carol Grace is best known for her humor, witty dialog, compelling characters and touching romance."

"Read one of Carol's books and you're transported to San Francisco Bay or a ranch in Montana or even faraway romantic Italy. Wherever you go, you'll find love in the air by choosing a Carol Grace novel."