Whitney Lattimer is a professional woman—the best executive the Tyler‑Royale department stores could boast. But when Whitney lands in Kansas City to investigate what is wrong with the newest store in the chain, she soon discovers that management specialist Max Townsend is just as stubborn as she is—and he refuses to take "no" for an answer. Can they work together to save the store—and build a future? Leigh Michaels is the award-winning author of more than 100 books, including historical romance, contemporary romance, and books about writing. Her books have been published in 27 languages and 120 countries, with more than 35 million copies in print.