TV star Rico Mandretti has wowed Sydney with his charm, good looks and love of cooking. However, besides pasta, the wealthy Italian-Australian harbors another passion! Renee Selensky despises him but he can't get her out of his head. If only he could seduce her and thereby forget her....Then Rico wins a game of cards-and Renee into the bargain. Now she's Rico's for a month-as his mistress, in his bed...and at his mercy!