He'll help her... but only on his terms Lacey Clinton left Kansas City and her job at her father's hotel when fellow hotel-owner Damon Kendrick made clear that his passion for her did not include marriage. Now she's back at the Clinton Hotel and having to deal with Damon on a daily basis. When fire closes down the Clinton and Lacey's father decides to sell rather than renovate, the only logical buyer is Damon. But he hasn't given up the idea of an affair – and he's willing to buy only if Lacey is willing to play along. Classic romance from international bestselling author Leigh Michaels Leigh Michaels is the award-winning author of more than 100 books, including historical romance, contemporary romance, and books about writing. Her books have been published in 27 languages and 120 countries, with more than 35 million copies in print.