What appears to be an innocent encounter in a hotel lobby in Dubai sets off a chain reaction that will have dire consequences.Returning to Italy from Australia with her best friend, Stefania, Abbey Capelli isn’t interested in romance or even a fling, despite the gentlemen’s impeccable clothes, dynamic good-looks and obvious interest.Alike Kostidis has other ideas and tracks his quarry to Florence, only to find another vying for Abbey’s heart.Harboring guilt and grief at not having prevented the death of someone close to him, Federico Valente, Stefania’s older brother, is resolved never to fall in love again, it’s not worth the pain. His conviction is turned upside down when his sister sends him a photo of Abbey. Her image sets his blood on fire, and when he finally sets eyes on her, his fate is sealed.Although flattered by Alika’s attentions, Abbey comes to the realization her heart belonged to a certain, tall, devastatingly handsome Carabiniere, before they ever met. Losing isn’t an option for Alika.Head over heals in love, Abbey has no idea all is not as it seems in fair Florence. A malicious evil lurks beneath the surface, threatening Abbey and Federico’s happiness, and their lives.
