Virginia Clay — Meredith Rich

A woman juggles her exhilarating career, the love of a sexy, powerful man and her vicious stepfamily in this romance from the author of Bare Essence.

As an underwater photographer capturing the international pearl trade, Clay Fitzgerald is no stranger to adventure and excitement. And when she encounters a dashing stranger during her travels--who turns out to be an acclaimed film director -- she finds herself embarking on the romance of a lifetime.  But nothing could prepare Clay for the battle she endures when her beloved father dies and her stepmother and her children do everything they can to strip her of her rightful inheritance. From the stud-farms of Virginia to the dark corners of Bangkok, from Hollywood to Hong Kong, Clay faces down her wicked family while exploring breathtaking passion in search of a fortune beyond riches.