Alessandro Vallini once made the mistake of proposing to spoiled princess Rachel McCulloch. Her rejection scored his soul. But now the tables have turned: bad–boy–made–good Alessandro now holds Rachel's future in the palm of his hand! He needs a temporary housekeeper, and she needs money – it's a perfect opportunity to taunt her with what she turned down...

Riches–to–rags Rachel is very different from the glittering socialite Alessandro remembers. He's laid his trap – with himself as bait! –but who's catching who in this web of desire?