One obstacle stands in the way of Ainsley Bourne's business success--Reed Sterling, owner of the gaming hell across the street that scares off all her patrons. When a vile suitor from her past reappears, Ainsley hastily claims an attachment to Mr. Sterling; pretending to be in love requires a convincing charade. But with each tantalizing touch, Ainsley starts to wonder if Reed was ever really the enemy at all.