Shy Caitlin Colbert's life completely changes when she inherits a guesthouse in Cornwall, and her confidence soars as she discovers the intense sexual power she holds over the local men. But when Caitlin meets Trisan Trevellyan, she is smitten. Mystery surrounds the disappearance of Tristan's first wife Portia, and when he goes to London in search of answers, Portia's cousin Guy pays Caitlin a visit. Guy is manipulative, dominating and indoctrinates naive Caitlin into her dark sexual world. He knows what happened to Portia and, if she remains under his instruction, Caitlin is in danger of going the same way...