He can't control his desire. Luc Traverson's entire future is planned out-but there is one very sexy obstacle in his path- Alyssa Devereaux. She's a former exotic dancer turned strip club owner and restaurateur. Recently, Alyssa and Luc shared one night of wild abandon that left Luc terrified by his loss of self-control-and Alyssa desperate for more. And that's just the way she wants it. Fulfilling a promise, Luc is the guest chef for Alyssa's restaurant debut. The sight of her makes Luc wild, so how can he survive a week without letting loose and ravaging her-especially when she's begging for it? Luc's desire for her explodes when he realizes he isn't the only man desperate to have her. But one of the others is deadly. And that's not the end of Alyssa's secrets...which are as dark and mysterious and enticing as her fantasies. He can't control his desire. Luc Traverson's entire future is planned out-but there is one very sexy obstacle in his path- Alyssa Devereaux. She's a former exotic dancer turned strip club owner and restaurateur. Recently, Alyssa and Luc shared one night of wild abandon that left Luc terrified by his loss of self-control-and Alyssa desperate for more. And that's just the way she wants it. Fulfilling a promise, Luc is the guest chef for Alyssa's restaurant debut. The sight of her makes Luc wild, so how can he survive a week without letting loose and ravaging her-especially when she's begging for it? Luc's desire for her explodes when he realizes he isn't the only man desperate to have her. But one of the others is deadly. And that's not the end of Alyssa's secrets...which are as dark and mysterious and enticing as her fantasies.