Nicknamed 'McCool' by her colleagues, Kerry-Lee McKenzie has had her fill of men and bad relationships until she runs across Benjamin Grant, the one man who crawls firmly under her skin and refuses to let go. Ben is determined to find the woman smoldering under the cool, calm exterior and isn't above using a little unfair carnal persuasion. With Kerry doing her best to keep Ben at arm's length and Ben working hard to close the distance, love is always a step or two away. It isn't until her hormonally charged best friend interferes that Kerry finally realizes that first impressions aren't always accurate, and absence really does make the heart grow fonder.