
Remorseful that she may lose her job on his account, he offers her a choice-she can wait until her supervisor dismisses her, or she can leave the city of lights behind and become his personal assistant.Īcacia initially refuses his offer, but Nicholas is persistent. Irked with her behavior, Acacia’s supervisor demotes her, threatening dismissal and the cancellation of her work permit.īut Acacia has already attracted Nicholas’s attention. Nicholas is questioned by police and released when it is revealed the painting is a reproduction. Compelled to report her discovery, she contacts a former boyfriend who works for the elite BRB, a unit of French law enforcement that deals with stolen art. They strike a tenuous accord until Acacia discovers a famous stolen painting in his suite. Her intelligence and creativity rise to the challenge, earning his respect. A match of wits ensues as he tests Acacia’s expertise with a series of almost impossible demands. Usually, he stays in the penthouse suite with a beautiful female companion but on this occasion, he arrives alone and is displeased in having to deal with someone new. Nicholas Cassirer checks into the hotel under an assumed name every three months.

When her senior colleague is attacked and sent to the hospital, she is tasked with serving one of the hotel’s most mysterious and attractive guests.


Brazilian Acacia Santos excels at her job as concierge at the prestigious Hotel Victoire in Paris.
