Expanding Horizons Series by Dina Rask

Michael Fowler always gets what he wants. His dedication, drive, and ability to sweet talk most people into anything has awarded him a thriving business, and made him a hit with the ladies. Now that his empire on the West Coast is steady, he looks East, seeking to expand.There is a prime location on the Chesapeake Bay, owned by a mysterious man named Cameron, who is notoriously difficult to contact, let alone sell to... moreMichael Fowler always gets what he wants. His dedication, drive, and ability to sweet talk most people into anything has awarded him a thriving business, and made him a hit with the ladies. Now that his empire on the West Coast is steady, he looks East, seeking to expand.There is a prime location on the Chesapeake Bay, owned by a mysterious man named Cameron, who is notoriously difficult to contact, let alone sell to. Michael is good at getting the 'Yes' he wants, and he's confident after one drink with the man he'll have another successful acquisition.What he finds, in a bar in Baltimore, is not the man he expected to meet, but a beautiful woman who captures his attention like nothing else has.The next morning, he wakes to an empty hotel room. He can't get Ellie out of his mind, and he still needs to make that deal with Cameron. It's going to take all of his skill and dedication to convince Cameron to sell, and find Ellie, to pick up where they left off.There's more than secret hideaways and beautiful views to be found on the Bay. Michael is about to learn just how many secrets the remote resort can hold… less

Michael can't get Ellie out of his head. Memories of their night together haunt him, distracting him from work. He needs to be on top of his game, to ensure the new meeting with Cameron is a success.Ellie travels to Los Angeles, her own plan in place. She will get close to Michael, to figure out what kind of man he is when he's not playing the part of suave businessman – to see if he's the kind of man she could trust to take care of her resort, should she decide to sell to him... moreMichael can't get Ellie out of his head. Memories of their night together haunt him, distracting him from work. He needs to be on top of his game, to ensure the new meeting with Cameron is a success.Ellie travels to Los Angeles, her own plan in place. She will get close to Michael, to figure out what kind of man he is when he's not playing the part of suave businessman – to see if he's the kind of man she could trust to take care of her resort, should she decide to sell to him.Michael wants to find Ellie, and wants to finalize the sale with Cameron. Little does he know just how close they are, right under his very nose… less

Tensions mount as Ellie goes back to the Bay with Michael. Lucy has been speaking with Harold and threatening to sell her half, so that Harold can undermine Ellie from the inside.Ellie needs to make a decision, and fast: trust Michael and sell to him, a man she barely knows, or try to hold out and risk Harold swooping in and ruining everything she's spent her life building... moreTensions mount as Ellie goes back to the Bay with Michael. Lucy has been speaking with Harold and threatening to sell her half, so that Harold can undermine Ellie from the inside.Ellie needs to make a decision, and fast: trust Michael and sell to him, a man she barely knows, or try to hold out and risk Harold swooping in and ruining everything she's spent her life building.Michael is committed to doing anything it takes to convince her that she can trust him, but troubles back home call him away at the worst possible time. He might lose out on everything he's been working towards, including the love of the woman who has captured his heart. less

With Harold owning the majority share, it looks like all hope is lost. Ellie has no choice but to sell – she can't fight against this forever, and Michael isn't returning her calls. She's never going to see him again. She has to resign herself to retiring, or going somewhere that she can rebuild her shattered dream.Michael is on the way to the Bay, victory within his grasp. He can only hope that he is successful, and that Ellie still wants to be with him, when he finally comes home.