Successful screen actress Tara Collins had always shunned help -- especially from amorous producers or directors. This policy meant that she was one of the few famous Hollywood actresses who could honestly claim that their career was based on talent. But her reputation carried a high price -- it had ended her relationship with the only man who had ever made any impression on her, movie producer Devlin Bradley. And now she was going to have to ask Devlin for a favour...

In exchange Devlin needs Tara to pose as his fiancee so he can shake off the unwelcome attentions of one of his backer's daughters. It seems straightforward -- after all, Tara is an acclaimed actress. But memories of the times they shared together soon come flooding back and Tara finds it hard to know where acting stops and real life begins.