Louise Duncan has been passed over for a promotion because-according to her boss-she's too intimidating. A useful quality in court, he admits, but she scares her own clients. "e;Take some time off to work on your people skills"e; is his advice.Louise heads for Bayberry Cove, North Carolina, and a visit with her best friend. Just as she begins to relax-thanks in part to the intriguing Navy commander who's living in the cottage she wants to rent-she meets a group of women who need her legal expertise and her take-no-prisoners attitude. So Attorney Louise Duncan gets ready to fight for justice.Unfortunately, the commander is on the opposing team. And he's about to see a different side of Louise.