The wounded Pierce Delaney, escaping from the pursuit of angry guardians of the law, somehow made it to the nearest shelter. He woke up from the touch of gentle female hands. Of course, women cannot be trusted, but when the blond fairy proposed a fictitious marriage to save his life, Pierce, without thinking twice, agreed. Zoe Fuller urgently needed a groom, otherwise she risked losing her ranch due to the machinations of a crooked banker. A handsome stranger in her basement is simply a gift from heaven. Although Pierce promised to leave when the danger had passed, Zoe realized that she passionately yearned for his burning kisses and would not let him go anywhere...