by Lori Wilde
First published 2019
Sophia Shepherd works as a secretary at Barrington Oil & Gas, where she falls for Mike Barr, the charming cowboy handyman who fixes things around the office. His kisses leave her breathless and his smile stops her heart. She dreams of a future with this down-to-earth man who seems so different from the corporate world surrounding them. Then Sophia discovers the truth that shatters her fantasy. Mike Barr is actually Rex Michael Barrington, the company's new president and CEO. The handyman persona was completely fake. The billionaire she works for has been wooing her while hiding his true identity. Sophia feels betrayed and manipulated. How can she trust someone who built their entire relationship on deception? Rex tries to win her back with his come-hither looks, but Sophia knows it will take much more than charm to repair the damage. She must decide whether love can survive such a fundamental lie, even when her heart still races every time she sees him.
Genres: romance, deception, billionaires, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Barrington Oil & Gas
190 pages · Paperback · Independently published