Piper Valentine knows all too well that life is short. Off to Peru to heal after a grievous loss, she finds more than solace in the hot, charismatic travel journalist sitting across from her on the airplane. Derrick King's had a brush with death, too, but he has no idea that he'll face it again -- and again -- after giving in to his instant attraction to Piper. Their journey to the top of the world, filled with parties, humor, and fun, is turned topsy-turvy as they're pursued by mysterious gunmen.Determined to reach Machu Picchu and fulfill her promise to her dead husband, Piper finds that having Derrick along makes her feel safer, even as his lust for her endangers her heart. She's never found another man so sensual, and with danger on their trail, they keep ending up in each other's arms. Derrick's a man with needs -- and secrets. Will Piper find strength in surrender? And can Derrick find a way to believe in a future -- for both of them?