Stroke (The Gate #1)

Damien, a wealthy collector, must hire a skilled art conservator who can do quality work in a hurry. His father’s in danger and the stolen collection must be delivered in pristine condition in six weeks time. Fortunately, Cassandra Strand is more than qualified, and not simply for the job. Cassandra’s spirit and beauty are driving him mad and Damien isn’t one to ignore an opportunity. If he can only convince her to take the job.

Cassie’s put everything she’s had into keeping her art studio up and running, but money is tight and her family is anything but supportive. When Damien walks into her studio to offer her the job of her dreams and the money to solve her problems, Cassie hesitates. Damien is powerful, beautiful, the kind of man a vulnerable woman might turn to. But not her. Not now.

She’d take the job to save her studio, but it would be business only.