Book excerpt: Hotel magnate Will Walker has one color scheme—dark and brooding. But designer Laura Edwards is determined to show him the joys of the season…in and out of the bedroom! Will Walker hates Christmas. Who wouldn’t after growing up in a string of loveless foster homes? Especially when fellow foster kid Laura—the only person he ever cared for—disappeared without a word. Discovering the stunningly grown-up Laura Edwards creating a winter wonderland in the lobby of his Manhattan hotel is a gift he never asked for. Private jets and business deals are more Will’s thing than gingerbread cookies and whimsical ornaments, but Laura’s lush curves are tempting him to fulfill his every sinful teenage fantasy. So when a snowstorm leaves the successful designer stranded for the holidays, he’s quick to offer his penthouse suite. Laura is determined to show Will how magical Christmas can be—even if it means never leaving the bedroom. And watching her quiver under his touch more than makes up for the years they spent apart. The passion between them burns bright enough to light up Times Square, and Laura’s adding a sparkly red bow to his black-and-white life. But can he trust her to stay? Take control. Feel the rush. Explore your fantasies—Harlequin DARE publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha males and bold, fearless heroines exploring their deepest fantasies.