Luke Ashford knew instantly the woman standing in front of him was special. So he took his father’s advice. And lied.
An uncompromising, billionaire workaholic, Luke Ashford was born and raised to be CEO of AV Industries. It’s all he’s ever wanted, and finally within his reach.
Nothing can stand in his way. Except an ultimatum to start dating. From his dad.
Third-grade teacher Penny Pierce has always dreamed of finding her soulmate. And it isn’t the tall, dark, chiseled suit who’s appeared in her classroom and pinned her with midnight eyes and a brooding stare.
So when this intriguing business exec volunteers to mentor her students and Penny falls for him, she’s devastated to learn the man who won her heart isn’t who he’s been pretending to be.
With the CEO role on the line will Penny prove the solution to Luke’s mandate, or an irresistible obstacle to his plans?