Book excerpt: The family feud between the Cabreras and the Brands goes back generations. Now Faith Cabrera finds herself trying to save her grandfather’s leather works from a hostile takeover by the Brand family. But when Faith enters a date auction fundraiser to support the family business, CEO Noah Brand sees his chance to strike. Just as bidding is about to close, a mysterious stranger bids an unbelievable $30,000 for one night alone with the beautiful Faith. When the stranger takes the stage, he turns out to be none other than Noah Brand himself!