High stakes - check Fragile hearts - check and check Giving up - No way! Carol Sullivan, Cindy O'Rourke, and Mark Aikens have come to a crossroads in their complicated relationship. In affairs of the heart, some lines must never be blurred. Right? Carol has learned the hard way never to let love spoil her relationships. She makes that clear right off the bat. Domineering and assertive, Carol is also faithful while her relationship lasts. Finding her heart torn between two lovers is uncharted territory. Mark has fallen in love with Carol a long time ago, but his submissive nature hasn't allowed him to rebel against her golden rule. Until now. Fear of losing her spurs him into action. He won't stand idle and let Carol run away from love. Cindy's feelings for Carol have grown from professional admiration to love at warp speed. Winning Carol's heart will prove much harder. She's ready to risk everything and she's not backing down.