TV star Rico Mandretti has wowed Sydney with his charm, good looks and love of cooking. However, besides pasta, the wealthy Italian-Australian harbors another passion! Renée Selensky despises him but he can't get her out of his head. If only he could seduce her and thereby forget her….

Then Rico wins a game of cards–and Renée into the bargain. Now she's Rico's for a month–as his mistress, in his bed…and at his mercy!