Investigative reporter, Skye Collins, is determined to expose the story that will blow Hollywood apart. But when she digs too deep, she literally digs her own grave. Her car careens off a cliff and explodes. Skye is killed instantly, and her sensational, tell-all story is buried with her.

Was it an accident… or murder? Did someone want Skye dead?

Skye's husband Finn, a struggling artist, tops the list of suspects. But Finn goes free, and his wife's tragic death remains a mystery.

Five years later, Finn, now a successful painter, hires a live-in governess to homeschool his young daughter, Maddie. Scarlet is perfect —caring, a brilliant teacher, and Maddie adores her. Finn finds himself drawn to his attractive employee even as she keeps her distance.

Because Scarlet is hiding a deadly secret. She knows the shocking truth about what happened to Finn's late wife.

And this truth may cost Scarlet her life too.