The Match — Layla Hagen

Confronting my family's nemesis wasn't on my to-do list. Neither was falling for him. After my difficult divorce, I had no choice but to start over. But now, I'm happier and more successful than I could've ever imagined. My cosmetics business is thriving and I'm almost ready to get back out there and find Mr. Right. Almost.When I hear that a therapy ranch on the Bayou is seeking an investor, I jump at the opportunity. I know only too well that spending time with animals is healing.When I visit the owners to ask for details, I find out I'm not the only one interested. Zachary LeBlanc is also there to make an offer. Why is that a problem? Because his family ruined my family's reputation.He immediately tries to discredit me in front of the owners. Needless to say, I'm ready to give Zachary LeBlanc a piece of my mind.Days later I spot Zachary in the French Quarter, at the edge of the Mississippi River. As I hurry over to give it to him good, the unthinkable happens and I fall into the river! I'm certain I'll drown, but he somehow pulls me out. That's when I see an entirely new side to this. Zachary is kind and patient as he takes care of me. But then we're back to arguing again.And that's when he kisses me, and I completely melt! But I'm confused too. Is he truly attracted to me? Or did he kiss me to shut me up? One thing I know for sure; I've met my match in Zachary Leblanc. Because I'm not going down without a fight and neither is he.There are so many reasons why we can't be together. So why am I ignoring all of them?