Who is Monica Dupree? They called her Venus. Beautiful, mysterious and elusive, the international icon was the envy of women and the secret desire of men. Until tragedy struck. Now she lives a quiet life far from the limelight. But her safe haven is threatened when a suave and seductive stranger sweeps into her life and makes a sensual fantasy come true.... Who is JD? JD is also running away--from his privileged, powerful life. From the moment the billionaire businessman meets the gorgeous, guarded stranger, he knows he can never go back. But their romantic idyll could be fleeting once JD uncovers Monica's secret--a secret that could thrust her back into the spotlight and tear her from his loving arms forever....