Book excerpt: Jake Bridgestone is a successful lawyer with the world at his feet. A graduate of Harvard Law, he is in a position to write his own ticket-and when he grows disillusioned with his work on behalf of one of the world's best law firms, he breaks free in pursuit of something more rewarding. Autumn Rose Carter, a stunning southern belle fresh out of college, is also fighting her own demons. Anxious about the dwindling prospects for a new graduate, she forces herself to put on a good front at yet another job interview. When she locks eyes with the tall, dark, and powerful man opposite her at the Stone, Inc. conference table, her heart skips a beat. Jake is equally stirred by this bold, confident, and gorgeous woman. From the minute they meet, the notion of love intrigues her, and Jake wonders... ""is she the answer to my needs?""