How can I ever trust him again?

Austin Chambers fooled me into thinking he was everything I could possibly want in a man-funny, kind, caring, family-oriented, and extremely sexy. But his attempt at humor left me hurt and angry.

I guess I have crummy taste in men-and the horrible track record to prove it. Which is why I swore off dating when I moved here to begin with.

I would be quite content never seeing Austin again, but he's my new best friend's soon-to-be brother-in-law and they're close. Avoiding him isn't easy since I haven't clued her into his idea of a "joke," but I do my best.

But my best isn't good enough since anger and hate are strong emotions. Too much time in each other's company brings us to the boiling point and things get physical-but not in the way I feared. The best kiss I've ever had leads to more-a lot more. And I can't quite bring myself to regret it.

That night changes things. It changes Austin. He seems determined to make it up to me and instead of devolving into screaming matches, we actually manage to communicate. That spark between us that just won't die seems like it might become a flame.

Until I find out his friends dared him to prove he isn't allergic to commitment and I'm his unwitting victim.