Ella's walked out on a bad scene with Ryan to fall straight into Darnley Wolfe's arms. And Ella's never experienced passion like this from such a complex man, because Darnley has a scandalous past, a taste for dominance, and is the chief of a global empire.Ella and Darnley collide again and again and can't leave each other alone. But Ella's ex, Ryan, has stolen a valuable patent from Darnley and implicated Ella in his criminal web. Darnley gives Ella the benefit of the doubt and his protection, but she finds that Darnley's love comes with steamy extras, including a penchant for sensual restraint, old traumas, and a family scandal that could destroy them both.