A year has passed since Nick Coy has lain eyes on Darcy Bentley, working against the grindstone, he has finished the sequel to his last book for her-as promised. Nick's heart soars to the heavens when he sees Darcy, then falls to the pits of hell when she introduces him to her new boyfriend-Silas Lambert.

Silas Lambert is a world famous cricketer (Bentley's favourite sport), and world champion member of the Baggy Green. He is devilishly handsome, rich, and charming. Sparks fly when Silas meets the saviour of his new girlfriend, and Nick sees the woman he loves in the hands of another man.

Cat Popanov returns under the watchful gaze of her personal bodyguard-James, two attempts have been made on the life of L'arancia since the last cruise. It seems that family problems may be the wily woman's undoing? The host of ancient secrets passed down from the love of her life-Teddy Constantine, Cat feels that this could be her last opportunity to share them with the only person she trusts....

Upon returning from the last cruise, Kim Magamoto found that his talents had been exposed when he used his technical genius to save Nick and Darcy last year. Saddled with an impossible mission by his Emperor (that could possibly save the world), he battles with fear and uncertainty this year.

Hopelessly in love with Darcy Bentley, Chanel Chambley returns to unveil the masterpiece Mon Belle Darcy to Bentley. Disgusted by Silas Lambert, Chanel tells Bentley her dark secret expecting rejection, only to receive compassion and another chef-d'oeuvre. Something was stolen from Bentley Castle by Nick Coy on their last cruise, this year Darcy has returned with her new boyfriend to reclaim it. Silas is everything that a girl could want, it should be a peaceful hand over and transition. There should be no problem... right?