Convincing Gwen to align herself with me was supposed to the hard part, but with my recent accident, and Gwen insisting on nursing me back to health, I'm starting to realize just how complicated things were.

And with Gwen's ex-boyfriend Sam, lurking about and asking for a second chance, I might just have my work cut out for me. With an emergency drawing me back to the city, I have to trust that Gwen can fend for herself, warding off prospective buyers and her ex all in one fell swoop. 

It isn't going to be easy, but if anyone is up to the challenge, it's Gwen. 

The problem is that I'm not sure if returning is the answer, especially with everything that's happening.

Add in the return of my ex Brenda, and it's just one big telenovela.

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For as long as I can remember, I've had a major crush on my neighbor

But he probably didn't even know I existed.

I was just the shy, nerdy teenager next door and he was older, taller and <i>oh so good-looking</i>. 

I left for college and thought that he'd never bless my eyes again.

But now I'm back from college and you can imagine my surprise when I find out he still lives here. 

Although, this time around, it seems like Mr. Neighbor is noticing me.

I can tell his baby blue eyes are studying me every time our paths cross.

And it's making me feel weak in the knees. 

I know I probably shouldn't…

I mean he is older, more experienced and completely out of my league. 

My mother has warned me about guys like him...

But I feel like throwing all caution to the wind.

<i>He is the star of my teenage dreams after all.</i> 

When an unforeseen incident results in Amelia moving in with me, I'm over the moon. 

Having her here just feels so right. 

However, her mother's presence next door is looming over our happy-ever-after.

If only she approved of our relationship.

Little do I know, that when Amelia's friend comes to visit, our relationship is put to the test. Seeing her around people of her age makes me question everything. 

Like if I've been fooling myself by thinking that our age difference doesn't matter. 

And then there's of course the subject of my true wealth. 

Have I been keeping it a secret for too long? 

I think it's time to come clean.

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It was supposed to be simple, fly in for the reading of the will, make a play for the ranch and fly back home as the owner of a brand new ranch, one in a long line of money, but with my grandfather's condition looming over my head, life just got complicated.

Especially now that Gwen knows about the deal.

Because of that knowledge comes a new challenge, convincing the feisty blonde that aligning herself with me was her best chance at survival, even if she didn't own it, but she's too stubborn and proud to admit it.

But I won't let that stop me.

All I have to do is convince Gwen that she can trust me, and with that, the rest of the pieces will fall into place, including the ranch. There's just one problem.

My growing feelings for her.

Connor 

I've always believed that through hard work and dedication, everything is possible.

Doing things the right way.

Putting my career first.

Playing it safe.

But when she walks through the door, I am in trouble.

Azaria Gonzalez is unlike any other woman I've ever met.

Fearless, enigmatic and thrilling. 

A fighter in all meanings of the word. 

Someone who can stand her ground.

Miss Warrior.

Not to mention that her body is reminiscent of a sculpture of an ancient Greek Goddess.

And I find myself craving more.

For the first time in my life, I feel like jumping at the deep end. 

Living my life to the fullest.

Taking a chance.

Is she the missing piece to the puzzle that is my life?

And is it possible for two opposites to come together?

Author's Note: I hope you enjoy this quick steamy romance with a strong and fearless heroine and a kind and gentle hero. When these two come together it's like fire and ice. But they say that opposites attract for a reason! 

Sarah

Most people think I've had it easy my whole life.

They see me as a rich, pampered princess...

I disagree—I just don't like getting my hands dirty. 

What's so wrong with that?

Now, I'm back home after graduating from college and trying to figure out my life. 

Then, one afternoon while helping a friend out, my low blood sugar takes me by surprise.

Somehow, I find myself in the arms of a green-eyed stranger.

A stranger whose face looks like it was framed after Lucifer's…

There's no denying that he's handsome.

Even days after the incident, I can't seem to shake him off my mind.

Those damned deep green eyes haunt my dreams.

Little do I know that when I end up applying for a job, it's the handsome green-eyed devil who I'll be working for.

I surely remember him.

But he seems to have no recollection of me.

His arrogance seems to know no bounds.

He is rude and cocky...

...but so confident and assertive at the same time.

Acting like you don't remember me, Mr. Boss?

I'll make sure you'll never forget me.

Because two can play at this game.

Maybe you've finally met your match.

Welp. The whole situation blew up in my face.

I was an idiot. A drunken slip up to my best friend backfired in the worst way possible.

And now Amelia's gone: she left the city and I have no idea when she'll be back.

But I will do everything in my power to win her back.

Because I want her. All of her. 

And this time around I'll do it right. The old-fashioned way. 

The only hiccup is dating her in secret. Her mother wouldn't approve. 

But that shouldn't matter?