The owner of a New York ad agency, Meg Hardwick learned from her '60s-era parents the dangers of leaving life to chance. But on a mad Manhattan night, Meg's carefully put-together world comes undone--with a vengeance.

Meg's artist brother-in-law, Ethan, suddenly declares his love for her, exposing the flaws in his marriage to Meg's beloved younger sister. But before Meg can cut off his advances, Ethan is murdered. To save a young woman accused of the crime, Meg must find out who really killed Ethan McGowan--and why.

Her search leads into a world of sexual betrayal, dangerous beauty, and forbidden passions hidden in the shadows of a brilliantly lit life. Suddenly Meg must suspect everyone--even the man she loves. because somewhere a killer has entered Meg's life, hiding behind gentle words, a kind smile, and the whispers of...