The Billionaire's Secret — Julie Farrell

Handsome and brooding ex-cop Jake Quinlan relies on his wits to conquer whatever life throws at him, but a dark childhood secret is holding him back from the one thing he truly craves - love. Astrid Lawrence has demons of her own - most pressingly in the shape of a business associate who's trying to blackmail her. When Jake rescues Astrid from the business associate, she feels an overwhelming attraction to him. But she's determined to keep him out of her heart - especially when she discovers Jake's actually a private detective, hired to investigate HER. When they're forced to work together against a common enemy, their resistance wanes while the heat ignites. As the walls between them begin to crumble, how will Astrid react when she finally discovers The Billionaire's Secret? With sizzling steamy scenes throughout, this book is for adults only.