A Bright Idea
He was interested in a takeover

Florist Brooke Matheny knew exactly what she wanted from marriage--a "friendly merger." She wasn't at all interested in squandering her energy on something as nebulous as love. When she approached a friend with her proposition, however, he turned her down flat. But the sexy man eavesdropping at the next table was thoroughly intrigued.

Hotel manager Matt James set out to change Brooke's views on marriage. Inexplicably tempted, she reluctantly gave him one month. He pursued her with relentless charm and dedication, which she admired . . . even more than his dark good looks. And soon Brooke realized that love could be a very rewarding experience, indeed. Especially with a partner like Matt ....