So when she discovers that Jack Fairfax has deceived her, she's determined to end their relationship. Putting a stop to their budding romance is easy. But disentangling herself from Jack's company, Excalibur, will be more difficult. And the situation becomes even more strained when a new obstacle emerges: a lethal act of sabotage that could put both of them out of business for good.

Elizabeth is no fool. If she can help Jack save Excalibur, she'll recoup her investment plus millions in profit. Putting her emotions aside, she helps him search for the scientist who's disappeared with a valuable discovery.

The trail leads Elizabeth and Jack to a film festival, but their goal is as elusive as the shadowy black-and-white images from classic noir films. Life starts to imitate art, and double-dealing seems to be the name of the game. For these business adversaries turned reluctant partners, keeping an eye on each other -- and the lid on a sizzling attraction -- seems the only insurance against further treachery. But with millions at stake, trust can turn to betrayal in the blink of an eye.