A father's murder. A stolen legacy. Is passion strong enough to overcome the secrets of the past? Ella Wilcox wants one thing only-to find the men who murdered her father and stole his gem collection. With only a handful of photos documenting his collection, Ella uses her skills as a gem historian to access the vaults of the rich and powerful. If only she could peek inside the most spectacular vault of all-the one belonging to the impossibly wealthy Cherbourg family. Sébastien Cherbourg IV wants one thing only-to take his place at the head of his family's empire. To earn their trust, he's arranged a magnificent exhibition of his family's legendary jewel collection. Unfortunately for him, Ella is the only woman who can sign off on the insurance paperwork.
But when someone steals the gems right out from under them, Ella and Sébastien are thrown together in a desperate race to catch a thief. As danger ignites their uncontrollable passion, Ella and Sébastien discover nothing is what it seems. A family's deadly heritage is revealed. A trusted friend becomes a traitor. And a dangerous secret threatens to shatter any chance they have for happiness together. Combining romance, mystery, and suspense, The Cherbourg Jewels introduces a family who has everything.and the woman who has the power to take it all away.