After the death of his dad and stepmom, Caelan Thorner, the Special Forces commander, is suddenly in charge of the family empire, which includes luxury hotels, restaurants, clubs, and villas. While handling the weight of the fortune and business is overwhelming, the real issue is his step-sister, Emily Bella Bennett, who’s 17 and quickly becoming his biggest internal conflict.

Caelan and Emily have always had a distant, tense relationship, but now he’s the one responsible for her. Emily is rebellious and challenging, which only makes things worse. What Caelan didn’t expect was for this dark, dangerous attraction to spark between them, something he shouldn’t feel for his step-sister.

Even though he’s buried in the family business, Caelan can’t shake thoughts of Emily. His desire for her grows more intense, and it freaks him out. The tension between them builds, each encounter turning into a power struggle, blurring the line between hate and desire.

As Caelan’s attraction to Emily gets stronger, he’s stuck trying to control his feelings while keeping the business afloat. But the dangerous connection between them is about to overflow. Caelan’s inner battle is a damn torment, knowing that if he gives in to his desires, everything—his life, Emily’s life—will never be the same.