Fairytale for just one night? Cruelly mistreated by her step-family, Ellen Mountford has retreated to the shadows of her father's home, feeling unworthy and unloved. But when powerful tycoon Max Vasilikos wants to buy the glorious English country estate Ellen can hide no longer... Under the scrutiny of the Greek's arrogant stare, Ellen fights the urge to retreat further and stands up to him - yet Max is relentless. He tempts her out to a glamorous charity gala, where Ellen is transformed from dowdy recluse to belle of the ball. Now there is a new glint in Max's eye that is even more devastating...seduction!