Book excerpt: An entrepreneur devoted to bachelorhood. Only one woman is in his heart… After Harper’s husband suddenly passes away, she’s left with enormous debts to pay off and a young daughter to care for. Swallowing her pride, she seeks out her late husband’s best friend, Seth McCallan, one of New York’s most powerful businessmen. Seth is unbearably handsome and kind, and he offers Harper a place to stay. He even helps her find a job and offers her protection. Why would this self-declared lifelong bachelor go so far to help her?