The world is bowing to Elizabeth Harlow when it comes to writing. But behind the reinforced glass, the untouchable CEO of Vanguard Publishing is a prisoner in a cage of lies. Elizabeth has survived a decade of abuse by freezing her heart and ruling her publishing empire with an iron grip. But when her lethally competent assistant Rhea Kaltenberg finally breaks through the ice, professional boundaries ignite into an all-consuming devotion. Trigger/Content Warning This thriller contains dark themes, including intense depictions of domestic abuse, psychological manipulation, physical assault/strangulation, and death. Recommended for mature audiences.