Some secrets should never be kept. Others are impossible to reveal. Suave, sophisticated Derek is more complicated than his stunning good looks might indicate. He's a shrewd businessman, part of the elite's elite. Derek and his shifter friends, normal humans who can change into massive, powerful bears, have their own niche, high in the billionaire world. They often amuse themselves by toying with the rest of society. When his friend challenges Derek to a little speed dating with the 99%, Derek can't say no. After all, his bear's appetite is insatiable, and a sexy little thing is just what he thinks he needs. Keri has had a streak of bad luck lately. She has lost her career job, and her fiancé has left her for 'the real love of his life'. And now she's been told that her building's condemned, leaving her with nowhere to call home. Stressed out, at first Keri rejects her best friend's idea that she let off a little steam...by finding a man for the night! Flirting with random men makes curvy girl Keri's stomach flutter, but what could go so wrong with a simple evening of speed dating? When Derek & Keri end up at the same table, sparks fly instantly. Within weeks they find themselves ready to take their passionate romance to the next level. But can their new-found love withstand the shocking revelation of all of Derek's secrets? This is a 15,000+ word novella. It is a STANDALONE with NO CLIFFHANGER.