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      Dear Reader,

      The story posed an interesting question to me: what happens when a man who is accustomed to getting what he wants clashes with a beautiful woman, who has her own ideas about how she will live her life? It’s a juicy dilemma when these two battle it out, even while bonding in a fiery attraction that escalates every second they are together.

      Does love have a chance to bloom under such conditions? When two strong wills clash, how can there be a happy ending?

      It was exciting to write about a woman whose heart would not melt over a handsome millionaire who was determined to be part of her life. Sparks fly with Ryan and Ashley, starting fires that burn away old notions and change both their lives.

      I hope, dear reader, that you enjoy meeting Ryan and Ashley and following their rocky journey to love.

       Sara Orwig

      With thanks to MJ for some fabulous moments,

      plus so many other reasons, and thanks to

      Demetria, who has a multitude of ideas. Special

      thanks to my chums, Hannah Ellen, Rachel,

      Elisabeth, Colin and Cameron, for joy.

      One

      What was he doing here? The moment Ashley Smith dreaded, dreamed about, worried over for months and then convinced herself wouldn’t occur had finally happened.

      As the bride and groom circled the floor for their first dance at an exclusive Dallas country club, Ashley’s satisfaction over the smoothly flowing wedding reception vanished. Beyond the newly married couple, standing in the crowd of guests, was tall, black-haired Ryan Warner. The Ryan Warner, millionaire owner of the Warner hotel chain. The man she’d had a wild, passionate weekend with almost four months ago.

      As the past assaulted Ashley, her head swam. Her first instinct was to run, but as the wedding planner, she had to stay to see that all the events flowed smoothly.

      Even while dread filled her, she still thought that Ryan was the most handsome man she had ever known.

      Her heart thudded when she remembered his mouth on hers.

      Staring at Ryan, she would never understand what had overcome her that weekend—except his sexy appeal and spellbinding charm. Never before in her life had she cut loose like that. Hot kisses, magical hands, irresistible seduction—memories of Ryan flashed in her mind. She recalled his take-charge manner and his fascinating charisma. After they’d made love, she’d been stunned and embarrassed by her actions.

      Now here he was, just yards away across the ballroom, with a drink in his hand. Women smiled at him while he watched the bride and groom dance. Suddenly, Ashley was conscious of herself in her pale yellow linen suit, yellow silk blouse and matching pumps. She smoothed her skirt and tucked a stray strand of her blond hair in place.

      She hadn’t seen Ryan’s name on the guest list. If she had known he would be here, she would have given the job to her assistant today. Ryan Warner was the last person on earth she wanted to encounter. So far, he hadn’t seen her and she hoped to keep it that way.

      If at all possible, she hoped to avoid him. She did not want to renew her acquaintance with him. At least, not until she was ready to deal with him. Though he didn’t know it, he was involved in the enormous secret she kept from her family.

      Her gaze drifted over the crowd again. At four inches over six

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