She was locked up even longer than he was. Peter Reed has just been released from prison, he is free of explanations and ready to start over with a clean slate. Reagan Custer needs to thank Pete for his kind deed, but her gratitude is not enough for him - he wants more. Reagan knows how to protect his body, but not his heart. And the body reacts treacherously to Pete in a way it doesn’t react to anyone else. And when Pete's innocent flirtation develops into something more, Reagan is ready to reciprocate his feelings. Peter understands that he needs to love Reagan slowly and carefully. And Reagan knows that he needs to love her completely. But can he give her what she so needs? ? **