Vanessa Farr’s life in London is already shrouded in mystery and danger, but nothing prepared her for the whirlwind arrival of oil baron Hugh Bannister. With news of a legacy she never knew she had, Vanessa is thrust into a passionate affair with Hugh that seems destined to end in heartbreak.

When their romance takes a dramatic turn, Vanessa finds herself in New York, fighting to save Hugh’s life amid his growing suspicions that she is motivated by money. As she grapples with his mistrust and a mounting threat that puts her own life at risk, Vanessa must navigate a web of danger and deception.

Will Vanessa manage to prove her love and escape the looming peril? Or will Hugh’s doubts and the menacing forces around them tear them apart before they can truly find happiness together?