Henry Sinclair’s life has never been his own, but his routine makes it bearable. Yearlong arrangements with willing partners who cater to his proclivities, a daily schedule that rarely varies, and peace and quiet at home. When a long-forgotten business contract drops a nineteen-year-old bride into his lap, he’s forced to reconsider whether life outside his carefully crafted cage might be what his heart desires most. 

Katarina Taranova has been confined to her family’s estate for nineteen years. Despite her gilded cage, she’s blossomed into a curious, intelligent young woman, ready to make her family proud. An arranged marriage to a stoic man twice her age doesn’t faze her, but when he takes every opportunity to keep her at arm’s length, she’s forced to reconsider how hard she’s willing to fight for her deepest desires.