Amber Smalt heads into the desert for two months to help the werewolf shape-shifters at Roxburgh. She's excited at the idea of visiting the desert and learning all about the people and plants there. Also, she needs to cut loose from Rhett, who wants her to be with him and won't take no for an answer. Bryan Winton and James Sullivan are instantly attracted to Amber and want her to stay at Roxburgh forever with them. The American First Seeds Project needs her input, but they need her. She's everything they ever hoped for, or desired, all bound up in a single cute package. But first they need to let her acclimatize to the heat, and to teach her all about desert life. It's a beautiful place, but survival skills are essential. Besides, showing her around the desert is the perfect opportunity to be alone with her. If she'll agree to spend time with them.