Counsellor

In the heart of Louisiana, the most powerful people in the South live behind elegant gates, mossy trees, and pleasant masks. Once every ten years, the pretense falls away and a tournament is held to choose a leader. Sinclair is in the running to claim the prize. There is only one way to win, and he has the key to do it — Stella Rousseau. To save her father, Stella has agreed to become Sinclair's slave for one year. As Sinclair and Stella battle against each other and the clock, only one thing is certain: The Acquisition always ends in blood.