WHEN OBSESSION BECOMES DESIRE...Ellen Winthorp has no choice but to rely on the protection of Mischa Stepanov-the vicious mafia leader who captured and disfigured her. But the more she learns about him, the deeper she falls into a world of violence, deception and intrigue where danger lurks around every corner. As long as she plays by his rules, Mischa seems content to drip-feed her information about her family and the secrets shrouding her past. But her innocent questions may lead to devastating answers...