Ashton Cameron, the heiress to a publishing fortune, heads to Sydney, Australia to interview the famed and elusive architect, Karl Van Ness. When they meet, Karl's eyes stir painful memories from Ashton's past. It couldn't be - the past is dead. Despite her resistance, Ashton is drawn to Karl and their passion builds quickly, only to be shattered by betrayal and revenge. Ashton is devastated, but she discovers her own strength, the strength to walk away from the man she loves. Ashton discovers a deeper love, one worthy of the powerful, self-possessed woman she has become.