They are the true gentlemen of Creighton Academy: privileged, rich, powerful friends who have a dark side. But a bloody scandal is about to destroy their seemingly ideal life... The sudden death of Maddox Crawford has shaken Gabriel Bond's world. He not only has to bury his best friend, but also deal with Mad's affairs, including his ill-fated company. In grief and confusion, Gabe is lost in the arms of a beautiful stranger. But there would be consequences to the amazing night... Mad was dating Everly Parker, a rising star in the company. Now that he's dead, she's sure the next thing she'll have to say goodbye to is her job. Especially after the girl accidentally slept with her new boss. If only their night together hadn't been so fiery, and if only Gabe hadn't been the embodiment of her fantasies... As Gabe and Everly struggle to control their simmering passions, they discover that Mad's death is no accident. Now they will have to contain their undying passion to track down the killer, because Mad had secrets that could kill, and Gabe and Everly could be the next targets...