The time is summer. the location London, finally the sun is finally shining Book editor Samantha Clair, heads to lunch with Aidan Merrian, a respected gallery owner and friend of Samantha's. But this happy party is soon to get grim. . Merrina's partner is found dead. He is slumped over his desk at the gallery with a gun in his hand. If this was not enough to lead Samantha back under the covers of her bed, the police investigation is being lead by Samantha's new beau, Jake Field. That would be find until Aidan, Sam's ex wants to help. What's a girl to do--call her mother.