Craving independence, CEO Thalia walks away from her family, her wealth... and her scorching affair with billionaire Santiago. Striking out alone, she auctions off her professional time for charity. Although the winning bidder wants more than her expertise... Santiago wants her back! Growing up destitute, Santiago swore he'd never be powerless again--exactly how Thalia's desertion left him feeling. He flies her to Rio to seduce her back, then end things himself! Yet beneath the Brazilian sun, his bitterness is swept aside by raw, all-consuming passion, leaving his grand plan hanging by a thread...