Bestselling author Traci Harding moves into commercial fiction with a story of intrigue and deception.

A bitter writer, an enthusiastic protege and a story that must be told.

Peter is a young nurse and aspiring author whose professional dreams have come true – a patient in his care, Penelope, needs someone to transcribe her final story. Revolving around four friends sharing an apartment where they hone their artistic and musical skills, Petersoon realises there is more to the story – another presence is lurking in the building, an intriguing, creative, temperamental force that goes by the name Em Jewel.

When tragedy strikes, Peter and his charming co-worker Gabrielle must finish Penelope’s story before it ruins both their lives. With the help of a motley group of authors, Peter and Gabrielle are swept up into a world of art, intrigue and deception. They must choose whether to follow their heads or their hearts – with life-altering consequences.