A tantalising glimpse into the world of theatre and what goes on when the spotlight dims and the curtain falls.A HIDDEN DARKNESSAlex Rainford has it all. He's sexy charismatic and adored by fans the world over. But he is not all he seems. What spectre from the past is driving him ever closer to evil? And who will fall under his spell along the way?CONFRONTING THE PASTMadeleine Frances beautiful stage and screen actress. Years before she escaped Alex's fatal charm but now she is forced to confront him once again ... and reveal her devastating secret.TALENT AND TEMPTATIONSusannah Wright the finest classical actress of her generation. Not even her awesome talent can save her from Alex's dangerous charisma.DANGEROUS DESIREImogen McLaughlin the promising young actress whose biggest career break could be her greatest downfall. She wants Alex Rainford - but she doesn't know that he has the power to destroy her ...Stars shine on centre stage. But what secrets lie hidden in the wings?----------------'Mistress of the ripping yarn.' SUN-HERALD'500 pages of perfect reading.' AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY'Perfect summer reading.' SYDNEY MORNING HERALD'A master of what she does.' WEEKLY TIMES'A stunning blockbuster.' WOMAN'S DAY'A prolific writer of bestsellers.' THE AGE