Poppy Hathaway loves her unconventional family, but she has always longed for an ordinary life. Abandoned by her true love, Michael Bayning, she meets handsome, charismatic Harry Rutledge. The enigmatic hotel owner has wealth, power and, unknown to Poppy, a dangerous hidden life. When their flirtation compromises her reputation, Poppy shocks everyone by accepting his proposal -- only to find that her new husband offers his passion, but not his trust. Harry was willing to do anything to win Poppy -- except to open his heart. All his life, he has held the world at arm's length. But the sharp, beguiling Poppy demands to be his wife in every way that matters. As desire grows between them, an enemy lurks in the shadows. But what will Poppy do if she learns that she has married a villain.






