Life was radically different for Luke Bryant a year ago. He didn't have two pennies to rub together. Desperate to help his family through a rough patch, he made a deal with Clarke Vale, a wealthy businessman, but covert mafia lord. The deal required that he walk away from the Melody Maxwell, who is the great love of his life. But now, the tables have turned. Finally recognized for his cutting-edge software developments, Luke is an up-and-coming business dynamo. Determined to right his wrongs, and to get Melody away from Clarke Vale, he employs the groundbreaking technology to protect Melody, his loved ones, and to bring Clarke Vale down at all costs.