Having overcome a childhood marked by abuse and neglect, the beautiful and alluring Catherine Stone has everything she's ever dreamed of-and she achieved it all on her own. Through her own intelligence and resourcefulness, she built a business empire, Stone Enterprises, whose dealings take her all around the world and into the inner circles of power in Washington, D.C. She spends her days making business deals and her nights in bed with a string of lovers who fulfill her every whim. She has it all, and she prizes the freedom she has to enjoy every minute of it.Then, one day, a chance encounter at her favorite coffee shop brings her into the orbit of Joshua Strong, a seductive barista who offers Catherine the one thing she didn't think she needed: true love. As their sexual encounters heat up, the pain of Catherine's past resurfaces, and she finds herself torn by her fears of being hurt. Joshua's every touch sends electricity through her body, but is there a place for him in her life?