A pretend engagement leads to very real passion for a single mom and a bachelor doctor in this sexy story of friends who become lovers. Dr. Derek Caruthers is up for the promotion of his life—if he can deflect his boss’s romantic designs on him. His solution? Single mum Bianca Velasquez—longtime buddy turned fake fiancée. Unfortunately, he’s feeling more passionate than platonic about beautiful Bianca . . . Bianca knows the engagement is make-believe, but seeing Derek with her son and having his strong body next to hers at night feels way too real. Can she convince the stubborn bachelor that he’s ready for a spouse? “A sizzling hot tale.” —Romance Reviews Today