Eleanor Coggins is certain Banner Westfield killed her best friend. When she sneaks into his home in search of proof, she finds Jack Payton, the black sheep of the family, instead. Recognizing that he has the power to expose her, jack uses the bungled break-in to his advantage and convinces Eleanor to pose as his fiancee.

The ruse allows them to get what they each want. Jack, recently released from prison, hopes a fiancee will make him appear more respectable and help him win custody of his daughter; Ellie will gain access to the Westfield mansion -- and Banner's files. Their powerful mutual attraction is a bonus from the playboy Jack's perspective, but a dangerous distraction as far as Ellie is concerned.

But the real danger is Banner. Ellie and Jack soon uncover clues that Banner's criminal activities are more sinister and far-reaching than they initially suspected. Banner will get away with murder again if they don't figure out how to stop him.