Mariel and Dane were childhood friends, until the night Mariel left to study fashion overseas, when she discovers, in graphic detail, that Dane doesn't want her the way she wants him. Ten years on, she's back in Australia, a successful photographic model. And Dane is looking better than ever. Too bad, because she's sworn off men. But no-one except Dane knows she's broke, betrayed by her French business partner/lover. A reluctant Bachelor of the Year, Dane is definitely a no-strings man. Family and commitment are not on his agenda. He wants to concentrate on his professional image rather than his celebrity status and the string of women constantly following his every move. And what better way than to have a regular woman like Mariel on his arm? Until their passionate nights together lead to much more than either of them intended…