The injured hero! Will Ryan is supposed to be training Lucie Compton as a family doctor, yet here he is with two injured arms, relying on her for every undignified little thing! It's more than his pride can take. She disrupts his peace, his life, his dignity--and she's beautiful! She's loud, willful and the dog prefers her to him. She's kind, thoughtful...and he's dreaming about her! Not that he'd ever tell her. Lucie decides to save this grumpy but gorgeous soul from himself--and get him to pursue his real desires! In fact, she makes rescuing Dr. Ryan her very next challenge....