No one ever pulled a fast one on Jase Hamilton. For one, Jase had learned his lessons young, acquainted at an early age with the ways of a conman. Too, he decided that in a world of charlatans, he would make sure that he always beat them at their own game. For a decade, his plan works perfectly - until he meets someone who refuses to play at all. Despite his intelligence, good looks, and skills at intrigue, he finds himself on the other side of the globe on a fool's mission in Southeast Asia. Faced with an enemy bigger than he can handle, Jase realizes that his perfect persona has a flaw. Despite his intelligence, good looks, and skills at intrigue, he finds himself on the other side of the globe on a fool's mission in Southeast Asia. With no access to his usual resources, even all his advantages may not be enough to save himself - or the woman he loves.