Sarah Nevins is beside herself. Twelve years ago, the love of her life vanished, and she never got over it. Then, out of the blue, Alex Emerson reappears, still as sexy as ever. The heat between them is intense, but Sarah's not sure she wants to walk down that road again, great sex or not.

Barbara Daly credits the beginning of her writing career to two events: Winning her local chapter's (RWA/NYC) Love & Laughter contest in 1996 and a Golden Heart nomination in 1997. Her first publication, HOME IMPROVEMENT, a Harlequin Love & Laughter, appeared in January, 1999. GREAT GENES!, a Harlequin DUET, came out in November of 1999, and NEVER SAY NEVER!, also a DUET, appeared in August, 2000. In December 0f 2001, Barbara made her debut with Harlequin Temptation with A LONG HOT CHRISTMAS, which won a 2002 RITA award in the Short Contemporary category. She followed that book with her first Double Duets, ARE YOU FOR REAL? and YOU CALL THIS ROMANCE? in February, 2002. She continues to write romantic comedy and sexy romance for Harlequin and is a rising star.