Sophie, a chambermaid at a first-class hotel in Rome, meets guest Bastiano Conti, a gorgeous Italian tycoon. The two connect instantly over their love of Sicily and an undeniable attraction to one another. They begin a secret relationship...with everything going well until they are found out. Sophie, disgraced, finds herself out of a job, alone and...pregnant!
While staying at a very fancy Venetian hotel, Lydia happens to be seated at a table beside Raul Di Savo, a real estate tycoon. He overhears the conversation between her and her stepfather, who plans to use Lydia for a business deal. Lydia is disgusted by the terms and flees the table, but Raul chases her and presents her with an offer she can't refuse. He'll stay with her tonight, but on her terms. She's never had anyone in her life respect her opinions, so why does he?