Dina Caslyn had spent most of her life in the agreeable surroundings of rich Californian society — thanks mostly to the generosity of her godmother, Bella Rhinehart. Now, with her approaching marriage to Bay Bigelow, Dina would consolidate her position. It was not the best of moments for the mysterious Raf Ventura to surge into her life — dark, dashing, ruthless, and making it quite clear that he wanted Dina himself. But Dina cared for Bay; she knew her marriage to him meant everything to her godmother. With everything that was most important in her life at risk, she didn't dare to fall in love with Raf...