Recovering from an accident that almost killed her, Lourdes realizes she must reevaluate her life. She takes a job categorizing books in the vast private library of Alexi Marius, a wealthy, reclusive and sinfully gorgeous man.Lourdes is soon seduced by her brooding employer. As she and Marius explore their sexual desires, she discovers he’s hiding a secret more dangerous and unbelievable than she ever imagined.

Alexi is a man torn between two worlds. When his smoky side emerges, he must satisfy it with sex or battle. Today's battle has already been won and his wife has settled down for a much needed rest. Alexi is desperate enough to sate his lust in a way he hasn't thought about since before meeting Lourdes, but how will she react when she walks in on his dirty little secret?