Velvet Arceneaux, a celebrated fashion photographer, finds herself trapped by deception and treachery. Her best friend has disappeared and an old flame returns, awakening her darkest desires.

Curious by nature and desperate to find her missing friend, Velvet sets out on a dangerous journey. Each secret she uncovers draws her deeper into a web of lies — and sensual discovery.

Publisher Note: This book was previously published elsewhere under the title Velvet Shadows. It has been revised for Ellora's Cave.

Reader Advisory: This book contains some forced sexual situations.