When Dr. Kellie Thorne arrives in the Outback she's prepared for the sun's heat—but not for her sizzling attraction to brooding new colleague Matt McNaught!

Matt knows people think he's arrogant, but that's the way he likes it—his work comes first. The death of his fianc?e left him shattered and, six years on, he still prefers being alone. Until Kellie whirls into his life! A breath of fresh air, she sees through his tough exterior....

But Kellie's stay is meant to be temporary. Matt must figure out how to make this new light in his life permanent....