Publisher's Synopsis
From USA Today bestselling author L.J. Shen comes a breathtaking installment in the Cruel Castaways series about finding love in the wake of tragedy and betrayal.
Arse`ne Corbin does not intend to marry for love. His fiancée has always been a means to an end, a woman he wants to conquer. But when she dies suddenly in an accident, Arse`ne's grand plan unravels.
Still reeling from his fiancée's death, he meets Winnifred Ashcroft, a struggling actress who lands a coveted role in a play at his theater…and knows things about his late fiancée no one else does. The only problem? They can't stand each other.
Backstage at Arse`ne's theater, Winnie begins to let down her guard around the tempestuous billionaire. She appreciates his wit and quirky affection for astronomy. And Arse`ne, jaded as he is, respects Winnie's headstrong personality.
Tragedy and betrayal bring them together, but will their painful pasts hold them back-or fuel their desire?
