When Aidan Carver, former thief, is called in to help with the investigation of a robbery, he finds more than he had bargained for. Melisande Belmont, one of France's wealthiest heiresses, is on the brink of losing everything. But the investigation reveals that she is not as innocent as she may appear. Can Melisande Belmont, be trusted? And for that matter, can Aidan Carver? Lies, betrayal, and personal agendas, fuel Scorpios and Sapphires as the characters from diverse cultural backgrounds deal with their own demons, social tensions, painful truths, and dark secrets.