“Meet me in the conference room.” I was on the verge of losing everything when the gorgeous CEO of Brewer Air hired me as his executive assistant. Beyond getting to stare into his deep brown eyes, the pay is excellent, and the position has fantastic benefits with flexible hours. I’ll even be close enough to check on my ailing grandmother during my lunch hour. The job is perfect. And so is he. Deliciously handsome and wildly charming with alpha tendencies, there’s nothing to dislike about my new boss. I don’t even notice the ten-year age gap. But I didn’t expect the billionaire pilot to call me into the conference room to discuss something unrelated to airline protocol. What started as a workplace relationship wasn’t supposed to turn into an office romance. But an arrangement is made. And it will change everything. From USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author Adriana Locke comes a new workplace romance featuring an ex-military hero and his v-card-carrying heroine. Jason Brewer will have you swooning as he falls first in this “sweet and spicy!” standalone romance.

I hate Ripley Brewer. So why am I cuddling on his lap, peering into his ocean-blue eyes while cameras record our every move? My best friend needs my help to save her career, and I would do anything for her. Besides, filming a reality show sounds fun … until Ripley shows up to play the role of my fake boyfriend. As always, we nearly come to blows within minutes of seeing each other. The playboy billionaire accuses me of a setup, but I insist I’d rather live in a world without carbs than spend a minute with him. At some point during the melee, we sign contracts. I can’t stand the look of his six feet two inches of chiseled abs and broad shoulders. And I loathe his arrogance. But now that he’s my pretend beau, I’m stuck acting like I’m falling in love with my biggest enemy. It turns out that Ripley’s a good actor, too. Every soft touch on the small of my back makes my heart thump faster. His sultry smirk feels like it’s only for me. I should detest every word that passes his kissable lips. Is this all a ruse, or does Ripley want to end this episode of The Invitation going from enemies to lovers? Because now? I’m not convinced I can despise him anymore.

Crushes are harmless—unless they involve your best friend’s grumpy, off-limits brother. Gannon Brewer is the epitome of my type. He’s at least ten years older than me, emotionally unavailable, and highly disagreeable—a walking red flag in a tailored suit. But do I listen to that? No. In fact, when his office plants start dying, I convince myself that I can ignore the pheromones and save the philodendron. Now I’m in his office every week, dodging sinful smirks and heated stares, reminding myself to reach for the watering can—not him. But one late-night “ivy incident” changes everything. Suddenly, we’re sneaking around, indulging in a steamy, forbidden fling that’s supposed to be nothing more than (a lot of) fun. After all, he swears he’ll never fall in love. I assure him that I only want one thing, and it’s not his heart. But the closer we get, the more lines we blur, and the harder it becomes to keep our promises … Especially when the secret I’m keeping threatens to shatter everything.

Someone should tell Tate Brewer that one-night stands aren’t supposed to come with a sequel. I’ve learned the hard way—don’t be reckless with anything, least of all my heart. But after one too many vodka sodas, saying yes to a much younger, devastatingly smooth stranger for one wild night seems like the perfect way to forget my brutal divorce. I even gave him a fake name. What could go wrong? You’d be surprised. Because instead of being my spicy little secret, Tate is now the chief marketing officer at my new job. He’s determined to prove our night together was only the beginning—and he has the tools to do it. Chiseled jaw. Washboard abs. Effortless charm. He’s as sinful as he is sweet and knows exactly how to get under my skin and melt my defenses. I wanted a one-night stand. Instead, I got a “situation.”