To the world, “Ferdie” is the undisputed master of scandalous, breathtaking erotic novels. To the Imperial Library, she is simply Vivian—a quiet, reserved nighttime librarian. Vivian has kept her thriving secret career hidden for years, writing steamy romance based purely on imagination. Why? Because the vow she took to become a member of the imperial staff forces her to remain a virgin. But when her latest book flops with reviews criticizing her intimate scenes as “”dry and clinical,”” Vivian realizes her lack of real-world experience has finally caught up to her. Enter Ray—a mysterious, surprisingly gentle stranger who visits her quiet library late at night. Vivian is now faced with her desires and an impossible offer. Will discovering real passion save her writing, or undo her entire life?