Santino Amato is one of New York City’s hottest chefs and restaurateurs.

Covered in tattoos, with no shortage of charm or talent, it's no surprise that he's captured the attention of those who watch him on TV, as well as anyone lucky enough to get a table at his popular SoHo restaurant. Though his impulsive, and at times intensely passionate ways, have helped him thrive under pressures, they've also earned him the reputation of being the bad boy of the culinary world.

After an incident with an industry rival that almost cost him being eligible for a coveted award that would solidify him as a top contender in his career, it's at the advice of his attorney that a publicist joins his team to help repair his image. Given Santino's new-found celebrity status, something he has come to begrudgingly accept, having just any publicist won't cut it. He needs the best. He needs Lorena Ramos.

As beautiful as she is intelligent, and as guarded—if not more—as Santino, she's a force to be reckoned with. And being that she's his best friend's sister, she is no stranger to his antics, or his irresistible charm, as forbidden as it may be. When professional lines become blurred, and a secret friends with benefits situation forms, there's no telling whose image will be on the chopping block next.

She may be off-limits, but there's nothing he wouldn’t do to make her his. Even if it costs him everything he’s ever worked for.

Contains mature themes.