Cassandra Larsen is not the type to give in. But Carlo Leone is not the type to give up. The 27 year old CEO of a prominent industrial company, Carlo is rich. Powerful. And devastatingly handsome. Tragic events in his past have caused him to be guarded, to view women as playthings in a provocative game he and his colleague created. When Carlo meets 21 year old Cassandra at the horse stable he owns, he is instantly drawn to her beauty and feisty nature, but beneath her spunk, there is vulnerability and want. She will be a challenge - a perfect candidate for the contest. Wary of relationships due to her rocky history, Cassandra is determined to resist Carlo's smoldering eyes and maddening charm. Will she surrender? And will Carlo discover that this has become more than just a game - before it's too late?Please note - this 68,400 word book ends in a cliffhanger. The sequel, Point of Release, is 82,600 words and will finish Carlo and Cassandra's story.