Plunged into the often indistinguishable realms of fiction, fantasy, and hidden desires, Auden Frost discovers a shifting landscape that will force her to question everything she has believed to be true about herself and the nature of love. It began one winter morning when Auden set out to interview for a much-needed position as an editor in the nonfiction division of Palmer Publishing. Haydon Palmer, however, the powerful young head of the company, offers Auden something far different--something that ultimately forces them both to confront their deepest fears and utmost desires. Unable to resist Hays''s challenge and unaware of the charismatic woman''s closely-guarded secrets, Auden soon finds herself on a journey that will transform both their lives.