Long after crushing heartbreak turned Craig Archer away from women, he calls on beautiful piano teacher Allie Graves when he's left for two weeks to watch his twelve-year-old niece and all hell breaks loose. Their unlikely friendship fuels an attraction they both attempt to stifle. Optimistic Allie continues her search for love despite a disastrous relationship and a string of bad dates. She never expects to be tempted by a guy like Craig; he's rude, crude, and his rough edges are sharp enough to draw blood. The sparks from their smoldering attraction threaten to ignite a tortured past Craig has worked hard to smother. Allie's fears that a relationship with Craig will end in heartbreak are about to come true when their passion forces an encore that could make or break their chance for a future.