Reasons Of The Heart

Thirteen yrs ago she was in love with a boy.

The one place in New Zealand for her to contemplate the drastic changes she was planning in her life. But Francesca, 28, found it already occupied. Ross Tarrant, an uncomfortable reminder of her naive adolescent days, was firmly and legitimately ensconced.

She had outgrown the embarrassing memories but had never forgotten him, and found he still left her light-headed and breathless.

Ross, 30, saw Francesca as a challenge, the old chemistr...