Six months after abruptly severing ties with an affectionate online partner she met in a gaming forum, the heroine arrives at her best friend's luxury penthouse for summer vacation. Her heart stops the instant she hears the deep voice of Rhys, her friend's notoriously stern and reclusive corporate CEO brother.
Recognizing her cadence within seconds, Rhys relentlessly tests her reactions throughout the holiday, maintaining a frosty exterior while watching her every move. When an aggressive stranger spikes her drink at an upscale lounge, Rhys downs the tainted glass himself, trapping her in his car to demand why she ever walked away.
