Heat Wave — N.J. Walters

Emma Howard has been sensible her entire life, focusing all her time and energy on her career. In fact, Emma doubts that there is much passion inside her, at least until Tucker Martin moves into her apartment building. Their immediate reaction to one another is explosive and she grabs the opportunity to explore her awakening sexuality. But after a heated encounter, Emma backs away from their growing relationship, unwilling to trust the passion flaring between them.

Tucker's wanted Emma since the first moment he laid eyes on her. When a blackout traps them in an elevator, it's not just the heat wave that makes Emma feel hot. Determined to convince her that they are made for each other, he's more than willing to take advantage of the circumstances that have trapped them alone together.

But Emma's fears go deeper than either of them realizes, and she will have to face her past before she can claim a future with Tucker.