A petty thief. A reserved gangster. An unpayable debt. A steamy arrangement. Streetwise Eden Edwards is doing her best to get by. At night, she works as an exotic dancer, and by day she’s a hopeless romantic swept away by love stories and classic films. A runaway, Eden’s had to have her own back for years. And sometimes, that comes with making not so wise decisions. A wolf in sheep’s clothing, casino owner Cain Carter knows how to meticulously blend in amongst the elite and wealthy. Still new to the scene of the upper echelon, he keeps his distance, holding a well-maintained veneer while masking the darkness that consumes him. When Eden dares to steal from Cain, she’s caught instantly, and he’s not letting go. She always dreamed of being swept off her feet by her very own Prince Charming, little did she know she’d be taken by a black knight instead. Now, this whimsical young woman must thaw her captor’s cold heart if she wants her freedom. However, fear quickly turns to fascination the closer Eden gets to Cain and sees beyond his frost. The two form a bond, where the line between captive and lover blurs. Before long, both will question whether Eden’s being kept for payback, or for more.