Lieutenant Commander Catherine Fredrickson is transferred to a navy base in Washington, where her new boss, Royce Nyland has her spirits sinking fast. Distant demanding and incredibly attractive Royce keeps her at arms length, But that doesnt stop him from arousing a passion in Catherine that is impossible to deny. Struggling to keep up with his energetic young daughter Royce doesnt need any more distractions- especially not in the form of an appealing woman! Although naval fraternizing is strictly prohibited , how long can Royce resist Catherine when just the sight of her capsizes his heart..,