Emily McDonald wants to dissolve in hunky millionaire, Chase Newman’s, love. She’s just gotten over her fear of trusting again, when her worst enemy crashes in and destroys everything they’ve built up. She decides to forget about him and move on with her life, get her kids back, but she can’t let go of the past just yet and it’s inclined to return the favor. Emily is desperate to get away from her main source of pain: Chase, but wherever she turns, there’s another reminder of their love and the struggles she’ll have to face to escape him. Especially when a dark secret falls into Emily’s lap. She’s presented with a choice; get Chase back or keep her heart safe and condemn him to a life of unhappiness. It won’t be easy, especially when that sordid past ambles into her life to ruin her last chance at a real future.

Emily McDonald has taken control of her destiny, but a surprise visit from the past shatters her chance at a real future with the love of her life – and sexy businessman – Chase Newman. Her darkest secret is revealed: Emily did time because of a fateful accident which saw her lose her kids and destroy the lives two others… Chase can’t forgive her for the past and it seems it’s the end of the line for Emily. She’s about ready to give up, but her desperation to see her children and rectify her wrongs sends her into overdrive and to a man who might hold the means to winning the battle. But using his help means losing Chase for good and Emily isn’t sure she’s ready to let go yet. Especially, when the truth about the incident presents her with the key to unlocking Chase’s heart one last time.

Emily is tired of being a New York stripper. Hiding a nasty incident and determined to get her old life back, she’s focused on making the money she owes the slush-for-brains bouncer at the club, Big Nick. But opportunity – and anxiety – presents itself in the form of Chase Newman, who reminds her what passion and trust are about. In spite of her hidden past and a deep-seated mistrust for men, Emily falls for him head-over-heels style. She doesn’t want to, but damn, this guy is fine as hell. Emily clings to the pole and her fear of men, even though Chase is nothing but a gentleman. She tries desperately to push him away, while balancing her ambitions and avoiding Big Nick’s groping hands at the club. The more she trusts, the more she freaks the hell out, but she can’t help being drawn to Chase’s protective side. Pity really, when a woman from his past crashes into their lives with a shocking revelation which could tear everything apart.