I've never trusted a woman in my life!"

Domenicos Aegethos was as blunt as his words. A wealthy man who got what he wanted, he brooked no argument from anyone, least of all a woman.

As companion to Domenicos's motherless daughter, Laura had her work cut out for her. Amanda was a rebellious, suspicious child.

But compared to her father, Amanda was easily understood, and Laura grew fond of her while holidaying in Paris. The real problems began when Laura started to like Amanda's enigmatic father far too much!

—back cover.

I've never trusted a woman in my life, Domenicos Aegethos assured Laura-which didn't bode well for her job as companion to his wayward young daughter. Yet it soon became plain to Laura that if only he would trust young Amanda more he would get on great deal better with her. But instead he resolutely refused to trust Laura either. She ought, she knew to keep as far away from this dangerous man-as she could. So why didn't she?