It's 1974, and the iconic Xanadu hotel-the most renowned resort in the Caribbean-is the playground and secret hideaway of Hollywood's jet set. So when aspiring actress Julia St. Ives hears that Howard Hughes is casting his latest movie there, she books a flight and finagles a room there, certain this will be her big break. Unfortunately, the only way to get a meeting with Mr. Hughes is through his personal gatekeeper, the attractive and aloof Cliff Sandalwood. But Julia has a plan to convince Cliff to introduce her to Hughes . . . until she falls for him.Heartbroken after his fianc e cheats on him, Cliff Sandalwood has sworn off women-especially actresses. Then he meets Julia. Beautiful and genuine, she seems different from other women who just want something from him. Drawn together by a visceral connection, their blossoming love is as romantic as it is unexpected.But can their newfound love survive when Julia's dreams begin to come true?