When Clarissa Moone lands a job working for the enigmatic Aidan Thornhill, she doesnât quite know what to expectâbut certainly not romance. Aidan is a self-made billionaire whose early life is shrouded in mystery. Fleeing a scandal, he joined the army and, years later, returned from Afghanistan with a head full of bad memories and a million dollars left to him by a dead friend. Now, heâs one of LAâs wealthiest bachelorsâand heâs also smoking hot. But even this billionaire veteran didnât count on the voluptuous Clarissa. With rumors already circulating, Aidan breaks his golden rule: one steamy night on his private yacht, he seduces Clarissa. When he discovers her lack of experience, instead of running, he takes control. Things are about to get filthier than Clarissa ever imagined. Aidanâs dark past is never far behind. Determined to stir trouble, three figuresâan old army comrade, a spurned ex-con, and a spoiled old flame with sharp clawsâemerge to reap revenge. Rising to defend his new lover, the former soldier charges headlong into battle, determined to have Clarissa even if it means losing everything, while she must choose whether to ignore the rumors and continue to bathe in Aidanâs charms⊠Or leave her dream job.