Handsome and fearless, Garrick Asquith-Wolf relished battling pirates on the high seas until one reckless fight cost him his life. But the daring sailor''s place in heavan isn''t guaranteed. To earn it, he has to return to earth to protect lovely Miss Lucy Hartford—without succumbing to physical temptation.

No previous adventure could have prepared Garrick for his role as guardian angel to titian-haired Lucy, the most stubborn, impetuous, and beautiful female he''s ever met. Exceptionally curious, Lucy is trying to find the truth about a young orphan boy''s past—a dark secret that someone will kill to protect.

However, discovering answers can be more dangerous that either Lucy or Garrick expected. Desire flares between this heavenly angel and his charge—a passion that Garrick must resist to save his beloved Lucy and his own soul.