Parker Knight lived and lost his dream. Now he works for his familyโs business, wearing a suit and pretending to be happy. A weekend away to plan a corporate retreat turns into a revelation when he lays eyes on Emily Stevens, the sexy owner of a small inn thatโs seen better days. One look at Emily and the run down bed and breakfast and suddenly Parker has a purpose. He turns his short stay into a longer one, intending to act on theย intenseย chemistry and desire that runs hot between them. While there, he plans toย giveย Emily and her fatherโs innย a much needed infusion of cash and manpower.
Coming off an emotionally abusive marriage, Emily has an immediate bias against suave, city guysย โฆย But despite the slick exterior, Emilyย discoversย Parker is sweet, charming and eager to help.ย And when she caves to their incredible passion, sheย discoversย he makes her feel just as good in bed as out.ย Yet no matter how hot they burn or how well they mesh, Parkerโs time with her has an expiration date. And Emily has an ex who refuses to accept that their relationship is over.ย
Parker isnโt a man who gives up. Sweet, sexy Emily Stevens is hisย chance to reclaim his life. He wants to take care of this woman who makes him feelย โฆย everything. If only he could figure out how to merge his two lives,ย everythingย would be perfect. But when her ex makes his move, Parker realizes whatโs important. He only hopes he isnโt too late.
After a successful fifteen year career with various New York publishing houses, and over 40 sexy contemporary romance novels published, N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips is now an Indie author who writes to her own expectations and that of her readers.ย She continues the tradition of hot men and strong women and plans to publish many more sizzling stories.ย Carly lives in Purchase, NY with her family, two nearly adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website.ย Sheโs a writer, a knitter of sorts, a wife, and a mom. In addition, sheโs a Twitter and Internet junkie and is always around to interact with her readers. You can find out more about Carly at www.carlyphillips.com.