The Forbidden Billionaire

All of Jared Sinclairs wealth still cant ease the pain from his terrible childhoodor his guilt over a recent tragedy. Unable to forgive himself, the billionaire property investor buries his emotions, toughens his skin, and becomes a notorious womanizer, refusing to commit his heart to a woman when hes convinced she wants only his wallet.But ever since Jared arrived in Amesport, Maine, hes been intrigued by Mara Ross, the petite and sexy shop owner who asks nothing of him. When Maras store is purchased without her knowledge, she stands on the brink of losing her home, her livelihood, and generations of family history. Then the irresistibly persuasive Jared proposes a business deal to Maraand soon draws her into a steamy, sensual affair, convincing her that hes anything but cold.