After a weekend in bed, Rafe Salvaggio takes action based on her conversation with Jake. She works to protect herself and her relationship with her daughter while focusing on her job. A disgruntled student causes a hostage situation at the California Conservatory of Art and Design, and Rafe makes a decision that may end her torment. Greer Noble returns and shows her deep affection for Rafe. She finds an opportunity to fight to help her as she hopes Rafe will be able to move forward with her life. Eden Kingsley finds herself dealing with the unexpected change in the way Rafe is treating her and recruits Flynn to help. After a severe anxiety attack, she finally decides to talk to someone who can help her with the conflict she feels inside. Will Jake's ploy to keep Eden and Rafe part succeed? Will the help Eden gets help with the turmoil she feels inside? How will the hostage situation affect Rafe? Will the antics of Abby be enough to help forge a common ground for healing? You won't want to miss any of the action in this epic drama as Secrets & Rivalry, book three of the Salvaggio's Light serial, continues the journey of this epic contemporary romance.