Work has been the focus of Helen Mathews' life for the last seven years. Determined to prove her father wrong, and that she is as good or better than a son would have been, Helen has sacrificed her personal life to make it to the top in her land development company. But putting the projects before friendship and love hasn't been easy. Even when the project is as good for the community as a hospital, there are always losses. David Sherman is good at winning. He's built his company from the ground up and is ready to play with the big boys. Or big girls, in the case of his newest development. Helen and her company are the perfect partners for his current project. She has the drive and the power he needs. If only she'd stay put and stop disappearing on him. Something is wrong and if there is one thing he can't resist, it's a puzzle. Or a weeping woman. When a Gypsy curse interrupts a life devoted to work, Helen must find a balance between the wilderness and the boardroom. But is there a chance for balance when David charges to the rescue? One thing for sure, Helen is no damsel in distress.