She could save him...if only he’ll let her! Kitty Asare will do anything for the foundation inspired by her tumultuous childhood. Including charming her way into Manhattan’s most exclusive gala...then sparring with the man from her past who catches her there! To land his next deal, Laurence Stone needs a stunning woman on his arm. Kitty agrees to the ruse for her foundation, but the electricity between them is more than make-believe! After breaking from his family, Laurence vowed never to need anyone. Yet could Kitty be the exception to his rule?