Prologue
We grow more aware of the complexity of life as we age. be it in relationships, jobs, or even love. But is combining pleasure and business ever a good idea? When Rosalie Lock first meets Jasper Wentworth, she learns this lesson the hard way. Currently ranked as the sexiest man under the age of 30 and a member of the Forbes top 500! Jasper is a living example of the benefits of combining pleasure and business, with his wealth and success the result of fusing his passions
Gisselle Roxward is the inheritor of her father’s business. The only way they can join forces with Jasper’s business is through marriage. Jasper, who is lonely, believes it is a wise decision because it will give his children a mother figure in their lives. However, Gisselle despises children and intends to send them away to boarding school after their wedding. Nonetheless, she suggests that her fiancé looks for a nanny in the meantime.
Even so, Jasper is hesitant to hire help when it comes to raising his children When Rosalie Lock enters his life, everything is different. He observes her intelligence, beauty, and, most importantly, her love for his children. Despite the profound change that Rosalie brings to his home, Gisselle remains adamant about sending the children away.
When emotions interfere with business, things start to go wrong. Jasper must decide whether to continue with the merger and wedding or to abandon them both and fight for Rosalie. As the choices become more difficult, Jasper realizes that Rosalie’s love for his children is worth much more than money or status.
Recognizing that they are trapped under the same roof, Jasper and Rosalie struggle when sexual tension between them rises. Jasper knows that it would be inappropriate and potentially disastrous to let their emotions take over, yet he finds himself unable to resist Rosalie’s beauty
When her past comes back with vengeance, he realizes that the cost of surrendering his heart to her could be much higher than the cost of loving her. As the situation becomes increasingly complex, Jasper finds himself torn between his obligations to his family and the desire to protect Rosalie from her troubled past. While he knows that any involvement between them will undoubtedly create more conflict for both of them, Jasper finds himself increasingly drawn to Rosalie and the idea of protecting her from further harm.
