Abandoned by her mother. Neglected by her father. Forced to leave behind the only friend she ever had. Learned at a young age, these harsh lessons in love had been enough to guarantee that Lacey Chase would never allow herself to get close to anyone ever again-until him. Zane was the definition of everything that she didn't want or need and yet she couldn't get him out of her mind. But before she could once more become the victim of her own foolish heart, she would get as far away from him as possible...despite the physical attraction that had turned her brain and body into sworn enemies....