Luca Verran, a ruthless billionaire hotel magnate, never planned to marry. But to secure a billion dollar inheritance, he needs a wife fast. Tessa Quinn, a debt-ridden chef, becomes his only option when she accidentally ruins his luxury gala. What begins as a marriage of convenience soon turns into a dangerous game of attraction, jealousy, and secrets. Every kiss feels too real, every fight burns too deep. But when Tessa uncovers the secret behind Luca’s fortune and the tragedy that shaped him she must choose between walking away or risking everything for the man who taught her how to love and how to fight.