Is their love strong enough? Can it survive cruel betrayal and bitter disapproval? When true love knows no boundaries their Hearts of Fire burn bright. Mathew Sinclair was a loner, haunted by secrets of his tormented past. He had come to grips with who he was and where he was going in life. When he found himself having to play rescuer to a damsel in distress, he was not pleased. He had no time for large golden eyes, smooth amber skin, and kissable lips. But her teasing smile and the sparkle in her eyes proved too much for his tormented heart. Her words promised him the love that was denied him all of his life. But could he hold her to it? Once the terrible truth was known would she still love him? Tatiana Spencer was used to getting what she wanted. After a harsh dose of reality she decided to drown her sorrows with a friend. But when she woke up in the arms of a golden haired stranger she was angry and mystified. Who was he? How did she end up in his bed and why was he so sad? Determined to find answers to her questions she temporarily forgot about her problems and began to long for something only he could give, his love.