He believes in fate… Drew Auprince has a plan: to crash through the ceiling of his family’s empire to become the top hotelier on the West Coast. He’s highly focused, but when he spots the sultry, enigmatic beauty he thought was “the one” in his lobby, he’s thrown off his game. So much so that he blurts out to his meddlesome, matchmaking grandmother that Alejandra is his date for her highly anticipated, over-the-top eightieth birthday party. Now it’s game on. She’s been on hold… Alejandra Cruz made a promise a year ago that she intends to honor. But the charming and gorgeous curveball that is Drew Auprince tempts her at every turn. He’s everything she ever wanted in a man, but is he what she needs? The more time they spend together, the harder it is for her to keep her secret and her promise. Drew feels like the future she’s dreamed of. When the party’s over, will Alejandra finally have her prince? First Published as Hot Shot