When Nicole Quest's journalistic curiosity got the better of her and she responded to a "wife wanted" advertisement, she found herself agreeing to marry enigmatic, arrogant and dangerously attractive Ross Dufrais. The air of mystery surrounding Ross was part of his attraction, but his reasons for needing a wife seemed genuine. Secrets aside, what neither of them could conceal was the fierce attraction they shared, but to give in to temptation was to defy the terms of their marriage contract.