Book 1 in the Passionate Pursuits Series Sophie's plans to follow in her mathematician father's footsteps are destroyed when she witnesses his murder at the hands of his professional rival. The killer, realizing he can profit from her virginity, sells her into slavery-but it doesn't take long for the handsome, powerful Lars to set his sights on Sophie and orchestrate her freedom with the help of his elven magic. With her virginity so desired by traders, Sophie asks Lars to take it from her, and during their trip back to his home in England, he teaches her the pleasures of her body, sex and the connection they share. Completely in love, Lars wants to marry her, but Sophie has vengeance on the brain and can think of nothing but facing the man who murdered her father. Lars, however, will not give up so easily...