Charlotte is an English Literature professor - but she loves to read trash novels! She has read ALL the books by her most favourite writer, E.R. Torrington. Unfortunately, she knows nothing about the man, who is the biggest mystery in the literary world. So one day, when a handsome stranger sits down opposite her one day at her favourite cafe, she does not recognise him as her literary idol!
Eric Torrington both relishes and resents his surprise success as a mystery writer, but he does not want a life of fame so he keeps his identity hidden. But when he meets a fan who is deeply in love with his books but does not recognise him, he finds himself tempted to tell this beautiful woman the truth.
What happens when these two grow closer and closer, and it becomes harder for Eric to tell Charlotte the truth? And when Charlotte can sense Eric is hiding something from her, it makes her worried that there is some dark secret she needs to be wary of....