About the book: 2003 / Alicia Adams works as a master in a fashionable beauty salon. One of her clients, millionaire Tony Carson, invites her to become his wife, but it soon becomes clear that he just needs an obedient, flexible wife and hairdresser, the most suitable option. Of course, Alicia breaks off the engagement. Remembering the bitter experience with Tony, she avoids men, and when the scion of a rich and influential family, Martin Stewart, begins to court her, Alicia warily accepts signs of his attention. She is sure that nothing serious can happen between her, a poor young woman, and the wealthy, prosperous Martin. But perhaps Martin's sincere love will melt Alicia's mistrust?..