Originally written in 1999, this story begins 3 years after the events of Life After Dark. Sonny Corinthos owns a casa on an island near Puerto Rico where he runs a casino. Having left the world of organized crime behind, Sonny's life is mostly content. His closest friends and chosen family are frequent visitors, but his favorite guest is Simone Hardy. The beautiful, former captive found a safe haven in Sonny's home and a dear friend in the former mob boss. Now that she has mended from the trauma of her tormentor's deceit, is she ready for more with Sonny, who has waited patiently for her to see beyond his resemblance to the main who hurt her?