"Mercenary by name and by nature, Carson is a Lakota Sioux who stays to himself and never keeps women around long enough for anything emotional to develop. Working with his friend, Cash Grier provides Carson with the opportunity to shock Cash's sweet-but-traditional secretary, Carlie Blair, with tales of his latest conquests. Carlie lands in deep trouble when she sees something she shoudn't have, and now, the face of a criminal is stored permanently in her photographic memory. Her only protection is Carson--the man she once despised. When she learns that Carson is more than just a tough guy, Carlie realizes that her only chance to live means losing her heart to the most dangerous kind of man ..."--Cover.