Gentle Torment — Johanna Phillips

Tawny-haired Lindy Williamson fled the sun-graced south for the promise of the Alaskan frontier -- leaving behind Jake, the rugged ex-husband who'd tormented her even as he tempted her. Facing a challenging job with an oil-drilling company, Lindy was determined to build a new -- and single -- life for herself. Then Jake came to claim her, barging into her life to reopen the wounds he'd inflicted, to revive the yearnings he'd aroused. His burning kisses had seduced her once -- would his fiery passion win her again?

Hero: Jake Williamson