Secrets and scandals.

Cinnamon Cooper's biggest fear is that the world will discover she's the daughter of the notorious Anise Crystal, whose high-profile escapades regularly make headlines. The latest bombshell? The late Richard Greystone leaves equal shares to Anise in his family company, creating chaos in the Greystone family and sending the public into a frenzy of speculation.

As the rumors swirl, Cinnamon can't help but wonder: is Richard Greystone her elusive father? Had he been Anise's lover?

Enter Jaxon Wilde, a charmer from the Greystone inner circle, who captivates Cinnamon at a lavish perfume launch on her twenty-fourth birthday. Instant attraction sparks between Cinnamon and Jaxon, but the looming revelation about her infamous lineage threatens to derail their budding romance. Now, Cinnamon faces a dilemma: continue the sizzling connection with Jaxon and risk the explosive truth or brace herself for being dropped like a hot potato when he discovers the shocking identity of her mother. Cinnamon must decide whether to follow her heart or succumb to the shadows of her mother's notorious past.