A broken spirit… Having suffered through an emotionally abusive childhood, self-doubt constantly plagued the shy and reserved Noelle Greene. When she finds herself at a crossroads in her life, entering into a relationship is the last thing on her mind…until she meets James. She soon finds herself in over her head when James makes an offer not of love, but of convenience. A fractured soul… James Rothschild has one goal in life: to be powerful enough to overshadow his shameful past. In order to achieve his goal he clawed his way to the top of the business world, associated with all the right people, and dated women with impeccable pedigree. When he meets Noelle, she’s just what he’s looking for...in a mistress. Noelle is consumed by James’ commanding presence, and immediately falls for him. Though she’s willing to give him whatever he wants, will James realize Noelle is exactly what he needs before it’s too late?

The secret… To the outside world, rising star Simone Carter seems to have it all together, including a dream career envied by many. Appearances can be deceiving, however, because Simone hides a dirty little secret that could send everything crashing down at her feet. Using the excuse of her work to keep all prospective suitors at arm’s length, she’s determined to avoid all emotional attachments. But her decision to remain single is challenged when one man refuses to take no for an answer. The double life…Paul Winters wanted Simone from the moment he laid eyes on her. When she rejects him he bides his time, waiting for the moment to claim the woman he knows is his. While he waits, a specter from his past comes back to haunt him, pulling him back into the gritty life he walked away from a long time ago. He soon finds himself immersed in a lifestyle that could destroy all he’s worked for, and could ruin his chances with the woman he most desires. Paul and Simone are both set on a path to self-destruction, but when these two come together, things get hot, passionate, and a little bit….