Book one of the Mercy Girls trilogy At 27 years old, Harper Riley is a hard-working nurse at her hometown hospital. Her last relationship flopped like a deflated balloon, leaving her hurting and swearing off men altogether. Nursing a wounded heart, she looks to her friends Ally and Kate to keep her afloat. She isn't looking for a relationship, and certainly not love. Twenty-nine year old Declan Ramsey knows what loss is. Raised by his Grandmother since age 15, the billionaire wunderkind isn't looking to get close to anyone. Work is his life, and the only woman he adores and dotes on is Ellen Ramsey. When his beloved Grandmother gets sick, Declan wants only the best care for her. Harper loves being a nurse, and treats all her patients exceptionally. When their paths cross, Declan finds her fascinating and infuriating. Harper thinks he's rude and demanding. For the first time, Declan finds himself chasing a woman who won't give him the time of day. Harper has never been pursued, least of all by a billionaire. Can she learn to unguard her heart? Will Declan realize love isn't ownership? Maybe together, they can learn to give a little, and love a lot.