When Brent Bramwell first saw Shadow Callahan through her store?s window,he was so taken aback that he forgot about the ice and slipped. She helpshim as he admits that he suffered no physical injuries, but his psyche is abit embarrassed. Brent learns that Shadow is the proprietor of Sex Appeal, anovelty shop dedicated to having fun. She asks him to be one of her tenrepresentatives in the Southwatch Mall?s sexiest man contest with the winnerreceiving several nice prizes. Brent delays his response and obtains a lunchdate with Shadow. Brent continues to see Shadow, but fails to inform herthat he is the owner of the company that leases her mall space. Brent wantssomeone to want him and not his money.