After Alejandro Velasco is found dead, a handsome stranger visits the family. But when this newcomer's secrets collide with those of Alejandro's sister, sparks fly--and blood is shed. A handsome young man named Julian Villareal arrives at the opulent Velasco estate to pay his respects after the unexpected death of Alejandro Velasco, his close friend and tennis rival. But he soon becomes entwined in the Velasco family's glamourous lifestyle--and their daughter Sofia's mysterious allure. Mercurial and quick-witted, Sofia seems determined to give Julian a run for his money. And he's prepared to play along--both on and off the tennis courts. As the tension between Julian and Sofia sizzles, Julian hides a much darker secret: Alejandro's death was no accident. And the more Julian learns about the inner workings of the Velasco family, the greater the danger he uncovers. With power and status come opponents bent on toppling the empire, by blackmail, revenge, or even murder. Julian's quest for answers will only lure him deeper into this den of vipers, but teasing out Sofia's own intentions may be the steamiest--and deadliest--game of all.