But both of them know that they do not have a chance with each other. Strong talent and strong focus can never have a lasting relationship, much less marry. In this world, marriages are arranged by matchmaking agencies, carefully trained to test and discover the perfect mate for individuals on their rosters. Rogue marriages seem doomed. As Amaryllis has no powerful family backing her, and Lucas has been through an unsuccessful marriage, each is determined to ignore the pull they feel toward each other and abide by the decision of the agency.
Life has a way of intervening, however, in even the most careful plans.
Lucas and Amaryllis become involved in a quest to solve a murder. As they face dangers, they also face the fact that they are falling in love with each other. Lucas finds himself wanting to protect Amaryllis, she finds herself thinking of him when she fills out her matchmaking application. This world Jayne Castle has created is very different from ours. The shared powers enhance the story, but this is, after all, a romance.