On holiday in Rome, Nurse Claire Schofield is surprised to find herself attracted to the distinguished doctor staying at her hotel.Then an earthquake throws the medical professionals together and Claire has to hide her feelings in order to face the emergency head-on. Working side by side with Dr. Dominic Hansford leads to one unforgettable night of pleasure. Claire returns home with her head full of the warmth and splendor of Italy and her heart full of her secret lover. But, back at the hospital where she works, she discovers a new locum has been appointed, and his dark good looks are very familiar….