Excerpt

Gisele

A man joins her on the stage, apologizing for his tardiness. And when I realize I’ve seen his handsome face before, I nearly fall off my seat. He introduces himself as Brody Alexander. My Brody from New York. My heart kicks up a notch. He looks different, freshly shaven, but still just as gorgeous as I remember from that perfect night. He must be Emerson’s brother. And this is the family business he was working on back home.

My palms grow increasingly sweaty as I start to panic. I sink down in my chair and drop my head as he engages the crowd, his voice deep, commanding, and sexy as hell. I remember that voice and the dirty things he said to me. My insides clench, a flutter going right through my whole body. I thought I would never see him again. What are the chances the job I apply for is in his hotel?

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Brody

I gawk back at my sister and her new events coordinator, trying not to give away how bothered I am. What the hell is she doing here in my hometown, in my hotel?

When I left New York, I never thought I would see her again. I want to use my authority and insist Gisele’s not right for the job, that she doesn’t have the experience or something like that. But at this point, we’re not in a position to turn away someone who is willing to take it on. We’ve had a total of six girls start and leave since I took over operations. I need someone who’s capable of taking the lead and actually sticking around long enough to get us out of trouble.

Emerson is a top planner, but she’s busy with some of the other aspects of the business. And my instincts tell me my sister is right, Gisele would be perfect for the job. She has that contagious smile people around here are going to go mad for. And thinking back to the night I met her back in New York, I remember our conversation. She was looking for a change, something completely different for her life, and this place will be a polar opposite to her life as a theater star in New York.

She grins back at me, all wide-eyed and hopeful. I can hardly believe it’s her, the girl I haven’t been able to stop thinking about for a month. Standing right here in front of me wearing a staff uniform like she belongs at The Alexander. My eyes keep running up and down her body because I just can’t wrap my head around it. Last time I saw her she was tangled in the sheets of my hotel bed sleeping soundly. I went out to grab us breakfast, and when I got back, she was gone. I hadn’t even asked for her number. Not that it would have done me any good, she lived 800 miles away. I knew when we hooked up that I wouldn’t see her again. It was supposed to be a one-night stand to help her get over her jerk ex and give me a little breather from the pressure I’m feeling here. That was all.

ABOUT THE BOOK

My steamy one-night stand just became the forbidden boss I can’t resist.

Gisele

He was a temporary escape from the life I felt trapped in. I never expected to see him again.

Moving to Deception Bay was supposed to be a fresh start—until I walked into my new job and locked eyes with my mystery man. Turns out, Brody Alexander isn’t just a fantasy—he’s my new boss.

Tall, dark, and devastatingly handsome, Brody is the kind of trouble I should avoid. But every time he’s near, the air sizzles, and resisting him becomes impossible. The town’s buzzing with gossip, and I should steer clear, but I can’t stop craving his touch. Our chemistry is undeniable, and the line between professional and personal is quickly blurring. Staying away might be smart, but giving in feels oh-so-right.

Brody

A steamy hookup with Gisele Kelley was supposed to be a one-time thing—until she walked into my life as the new events planner for my family’s failing hotel. She’s off-limits and way too tempting, but every moment with her makes me want more.

Gisele is everything I shouldn’t want—innocent, forbidden, and completely captivating. The town is obsessed with her, but I’m the one who can’t get her out of my head. She sees through the walls I’ve built around myself, daring me to break every rule. I know I should resist the temptation, but Gisele’s sweet, sinful allure is too much to deny. No matter the consequences, I’m ready to risk it all to make her mine.