The Carrot — Virginia Gray

Lose yourself in this sexy and heart-warming comedy about redemption, second chances, and the consuming power of love.

Susan's only thinking of a promotion when her friend convinces her to take a shortcut transfer. But she should have read the fine print. North Carolina, her personal purgatory, is the one place she's been trying to avoid since high school. When she learns her new office is located in Havelock, she quickly discovers her brusque Northern attitude is not welcome down South.

Susan's never had any trouble making enemies, and Pete Walsh, the town's version of The Bachelor, is no exception. When they lock horns on her first day of work, Susan discovers this ridiculously sexy miscreant is a worthy adversary. And while his pranks and fake Southern gentleman routine make her homicidal, Susan is shocked by Pete's uncanny ability to see the insecure girl hiding behind her carefully constructed facade. And she's not the only one wearing a mask...

After Susan's world blows up, Pete helps her pick up the pieces. Enemies become friends, but is there more? When Susan's personal needs collide with her career wants, she is forced to make the toughest decision of her life.