The alluring Rachel Haddington knows that by finding a maid's job, she raises her chance for a better life. Yet, there is one condition to her new job; to never address the Master. One fateful day, though, she accidentally encounters the brooding Viscount who sends a fire-and-ice jolt of attraction through her. When her seductive master grips her to a sizzling riddle game, Rachel will find herself losing her heart to him. Knowing their affair is a scandal in the making, will she surrender to the temptation? Viscount Michael Tilbury, has slipped away from society after his cherished wife's death. Yet, his grief and solitude will soon turn into hidden passion for his new fiery maid. As a riddle-lover, Michael finds a skilful partner in the face of Rachel, and so much more... Consumed by irresistible desire, he will soon find himself wondering. Can he ever allow his heart to love again? There is no world where a maid and a Viscount can ever be together, but Rachel and Michael are determined to fight for their sizzling affair. When all they have is each other, can their romance survive the merciless schemes played behind their back? In the end, will their passionate hearts be forever trapped in a vast net of secrets or will they pursue their illicit liaison?