<p>The novel begins in a country setting with the main character Joelle Fontaine. Ms. Fontaine is requested to come to Manhattan New York and serve as an attorney for Capital Case. Ms. Fontaine's client is a known mobster; therefore an armed security was provided.</p><p>During the case Ms. Fontaine becomes aware of her needs and begins thinking of ways she could fulfill them with the dashing charming Devon Montigue.</p>