Gold holds no pleasure in dead hands. Henry Jennings, privateer. Danica Jennings inherits her father's marine salvage company, and once she returns to Key West learns her aunt sold a treasure map from his office. Since her marine biologist position doesn't start until fall, she decides to run the business but soon discovers her father was being blackmailed and contemplates whether his death was murder.When Cameron Williston, the third, shows up wanting to rent a salvage boat, she realizes he's the rich jerk from Boca Raton, who wouldn't sell the map back. But the young marine archaeologist comes up short when he goes after the treasure.Danica has the pirate, Henry Jennings' journal that is the key to understanding the map. They form a partnership to find the Angelica's treasure. He wants recognition while she's after wealth. But despite all their differences and trying to keep a business relationship, sensual sparks fly between them.Some sharks walk on two legs and carry guns. With several attempts on their lives, Danica and Cameron realize they aren't the only ones searching for the treasure.