Judge Mireya Coleman has spent her career honoring the letter of the law in the courtroom and in her personal life. So waking up in a stranger’s bed is the last thing she ever expected to do.

After one unforgettable night at the Annual Black Law Association Masquerade Ball, she’s left with more questions than answers. How did she end up in a luxury hotel suite … and why can’t she stop thinking about the handsome man in the suite with her?

Defense attorney Quintus Bako never expected to start his morning with the brilliant criminal court judge Coleman. It wasn’t part of the plan—but it’s an outcome he’s more than happy to accept.

What begins as one impulsive night soon becomes a decision neither of them can dismiss. Their chemistry is undeniable and the connection impossible to ignore.

When love soon develops, will they follow the rules or risk everything for a verdict of forever?