Rand Fielding, moody, dynamic and aloof, preys on billion dollar companies, making himself millions in the process. He buys what he wants, when he wants it, people included. In Rand's world everything has a price and a best-before date, especially women. Rand's never had a dog and doesn't have time for one. But a surprise gift of what his business partner calls "man's best friend"—a goofy, disruptive, stubborn pup who quickly develops a taste for Rand's Italian shoes—puts him in the market for a professional dog trainer. Upbeat, open and uncomplicated, Tessa Darwin supports her mom and dotes on her practical younger sister, Annie. Tessa's goal is to become a vet, but until she can pull that off financially, she does what she loves, works for Dawg's Inn Kennels and trains dogs. Rand hires Tessa and tells her to get his newly acquired, shoe-eating, carpet-destroying fur ball under control, so he can work without distraction. Tessa instantly falls in love with the wilful pup and works her training magic to bring him to heel. All good—until she also falls in love with the pup's dark, handsome—totally unattainable—owner. This is not good. Not good at all. Tessa's pretty sure bringing Rand Fielding to heel is way beyond her skill set. But no way can you blame a girl for trying...