Caro has set out to save her niece from having to give up the man she loves, to be the wife of the up-and-coming politican Michael. She had already suffered from a similar situation and would do all she could to direct Michael's attention away from Elizabeth.
Michael needs to be married to further his political career. He thought that though Elizabeth was young, she would make an ideal bride. Coming back in to contact with the widowed Caro, sets his blood on fire. Trying to win her away from her past though, will take all his knowledge and skill. Especially when it is discovered some one wants her dead.
A fast paced, sensual story. Love, sex and intrigue.