Violet can't afford to lose her job—she has lots of bills to pay and needs to cement her new lease on life after a horrific trauma. She's summoned with the hard task of kicking a failing student out of the prestigious school where she works—but she ends up colliding into the disgruntled father's expensive car. Just her luck, said father is intense, bossy, and sexy as hell. Not to mention, off-limits.

Restauranteur Theo can't have his troubled daughter kicked out of yet another school. He's willing to do whatever he can to get through to Marcelle—even blackmailing the teacher for private lessons to help her pass. After losing his wife, he'd sworn off serious relationships. He can't ignore the strong pull he feels toward Violet, but he makes it clear his heart isn't part of the deal. Little does he know, an unexpected event will force him to second guess his choices.