Overview

Holland Archer, 53, fled Miami five years ago, escaping scandal and heartbreak after a brief, forbidden affair with her husband’s female law assistant. In New Orleans, she’s found a quieter life frequenting The Delta Diamond, a glamorous casino on Bourbon Street. She’s captivated by Elle Caruso, a confident 29-year-old poker player whose charm is impossible to ignore, though Holland believes it’s just harmless flirtation.

Elle, however, has other plans. Drawn to Holland with an intensity she can’t ignore, she’s determined to prove her feelings run far deeper than a passing crush.

Carefully planning a surprise encounter at the Valentine Midnight Masquerade Ball, Elle catches Holland off guard, sparking a fiery connection that makes Holland realize just how much Elle means to her, despite their age gap.

But just as their romance begins,

Elle is pulled into the dangerous underworld of New Orleans. Forced to vanish to protect Holland, Elle leaves her frantic and terrified for her safety. Together with Julian Beaumont, the casino’s formidable owner and a maternal figure to Elle, Holland dives into the city’s shadows to find the woman who has awakened her heart.