James Sterling, Junior, has it all. He's young, handsome, Ivy League educated, and best of all, he's the only heir to a king-sized fortune. The only problem is James, Senior, disapproves of his son's good-for-nothing lifestyle and leaves his entire estate to charity. Desperate to prove himself, even to a deceased father, James struggles to give up his wild habits, find another source for money, and build his own empire. But, as his father predicted, James is unequal to the task. His path toward success is strewn with scheming betrayals, illegal surveillance, and destructive relationships.When he meets the only woman who inspires him, he believes he has another chance to turn his future into something honorable. As he falls deeper in love, he sees a match worthy of the man he hopes to become: The King of Austin. But can he leave the "old" James-addicted, over-sexed, unprincipled-behind?