Erin is used to being friend-zoned. Erin’s always been one of the guys, and she’s fine with that. After suddenly losing her sports career to an injury, she has much more important things to focus on. Even if subbing for her best friend as a secretary has her working closely with her sexy as sin boss. The too proper man could never be interested in someone like her, despite one night together that completely changes her opinion on sex. Nicholas always has to be in charge. There’s no way that a spur-of-the-moment, says-every-thought-in-her-head woman could fit into Nicholas’s world, so why can’t he get Erin out of his thoughts? When he takes her to a ritzy event, he expects it to be a disaster. Instead he has fun, which has never been a part of his life. When her injury flares, he proposes a fake marriage, with added benefits besides insurance. Having her around will drive his father to distraction while Nicholas finishes what must be done. Plus he’ll get to keep her close for a little longer. Neither expect the sparks they feel to flame into much more. Now Nicholas must convince her he has nothing to offer before he proves he’s just like his father. He can’t risk her joy in life being dimmed by the past he’ll never be able to leave behind. With angsty pasts healed through love, and heroes who are gentle everywhere but in bed, The Last Shot Tavern series contains interconnected standalones with no cliff hangers and all the steam. The Last Shot Tavern Series Finding Comfort – Trenton and Celia Finding Nerve – Blake and Katie Finding Instinct – Nicholas and Erin Finding Hope – Malcolm and Jami Finding Emotion – Damon and Skylar