New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout delivers the unforgettable story of a woman whose new life has just begun-but may end in murder . . .

Julia Hughes has always played it safe until she learned a very painful lesson. Now Julia's starting over with a job in the Louisiana bayou-and a scorching encounter with a stranger, only to discover he's Lucian de Vincent . . . her new employer. The de Vincent brothers share a massive fortune and a dark reputation. Julia cares for their troubled sister, but a menacing presence in the mansion-and the ever-present temptation of Lucian-prove dangerously distracting.

Lucian's grandmother claimed de Vincent men fall in love once-and hard. Apparently, it's Lucian's turn. Julia's compassionate care of his twin makes Lucian want to lay himself bare. But some secrets are better for Julia not to know.

The recent suicide of Lucian's father is the latest in a string of deaths on the estate. Someone is eliminating the de Vincents. And the best way to get to Lucian may be through Julia. . . .