Rescued from a compromising situation, Juliette faces a new danger: her dark and seductive saviour is all too tempting. Yet with enemies all around she can trust no one. Lord Phelan knows he has risked discovery by rescuing Juliette, but, in spite of his cynical heart, he cannot resist the mysterious damsel in distress.

Placing her under his personal protection – and his roof – Phelan vows no one shall hurt her. But with deadly secrets and enemies closing in, their future, together or apart, is in peril...