Fayrene Hopkins may be only twenty-four years old, but she runs her own business and has big plans, plans that don't involve falling in love yet. She's determined to make her mark on the world before settling down. She thinks she's got life all figured out--until she meets Ryan Patterson on her latest job. Fayrene senses his interest in her, and she has to admit he gets her pulse racing. Luckily, starting a relationship with Ryan is safe--he's leaving Fool's Gold when his work contract is up.