When desperation leads Emma Clarke to accept a position at the mysterious Thornfield Manor, she expects to serve as a simple maid to the reclusive millionaire Adrian Blackwood. What she doesn't expect is to uncover dark secrets, face a dangerous enemy from the past, and fight for a love that could cost her everything.

Fresh out of college and drowning in debt, Emma takes the only job she can find—maintaining the sprawling estate of Adrian Blackwood, a wealthy investor who rarely leaves his Gothic mansion. Thornfield Manor holds secrets in every shadow, and its master is as enigmatic as he is compelling.

When Adrian's dangerous ex-lover, Vivian Cross, returns with blackmail and murder on her mind, Emma discovers that some people will kill to keep their secrets buried. Armed with evidence of Vivian's crimes and her growing feelings for Adrian, Emma must choose between her safety and her heart.

But Vivian Cross doesn't just destroy her enemies—she breaks them completely. And she's not finished with Adrian Blackwood.

In a deadly game of manipulation and revenge, Emma will learn that sometimes the only way to save the man you love is to risk everything you are.

A haunting tale of psychological suspense, healing from trauma, and the courage to fight for true love against impossible odds.