New York Times bestselling author "Judith McNaught comes close to an
Edith Wharton edge" (Chicago Tribune) in this sensual and sweeping
romance of two former lovers who mix business with pleasure.
Ruthless corporate raider Matthew Farrell is poised to move in on the
legendary department store empire owned by Chicago's renowned Bancroft
family. In the glare of the media spotlight, it's a stunning takeover
that overshadows the sizzling chemistry between Matt, once a scruffy kid
from steel town Indiana, and cool, sophisticated Meredith Bancroft.
Their brief, ill-fated marriage sparked with thrilling sensuality but
ended with a bitter betrayal. Now, locked in a battle that should be all
business, dangerous temptations and bittersweet memories are stirring
their hearts. Will they risk everything for a passion too bold to be
denied?