A broken spirit... Having suffered through an emotionally abusive childhood, self-doubt constantly plagued the shy and reserved Noelle Greene. When she finds herself at a crossroads in her life, entering into a relationship is the last thing on her mind...until she meets James. She soon finds herself in over her head when James makes an offer not of love, but of convenience. A fractured soul... James Rothschild has one goal in life: to be powerful enough to overshadow his shameful past. In order to achieve his goal he clawed his way to the top of the business world, associated with all the right people, and dated women with impeccable pedigree. When he meets Noelle, she's just what he's looking for...in a mistress. Noelle is consumed by James' commanding presence, and immediately falls for him. Though she's willing to give him whatever he wants, will James realize Noelle is exactly what he needs before it's too late?