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Whatever You Like
Desire burns deepest after dark...
By day, Lena Morrison is an ambitious grant writer. By night, she's an escort to some of Chicago's most successful men. Sex isn't on the menu—Lena's job is to provide her elite clients with companionship and sparkling conversation. She enjoys the extra income, but even more, Lena loves the empowering feeling of being admired for her beauty and her brains.
When tycoon Roderick Brand hires Lena as his date for a private party, their electric attraction leads to the most erotic night of her life. As incredible as the experience is, she vows not to mix work and pleasure again. But Roderick is relentless. His irresistible proposal: three weeks fulfilling all his fantasies, in exchange for a million-dollar grant that will guarantee Lena a major promotion.
Lena can play that game. She'll give Roderick the hottest, wildest sex he's ever had, then she'll walk away, leaving him aching for more. But when it comes to desire, rules—and hearts—are easily broken. And the best-laid plans have a way of working out in ways neither could expect….
—Library Journal
"...a scorcher! Smith instantly captures her readers with strong, caring characters and a fun plot that will have them flipping through the pages and devouring every sexy word. Be careful when you open these steamy pages, they are sure to keep you hot and bothered."
—Donna Zapf, CataRomance (Read full review)
"…an amazing story of romance, family loyalty and self discovery. Maureen Smith has truly exceeded the boundaries of what is expected as a romance writer and storyteller. Romance readers will not be disappointed."
—Noire Magazine
You are going to need a fire hose, a bucket of ice, a pitcher of lemonade, an ice cold Coke, a mountain of snow and any other cold item you think of when you read this book! It starts off hot and gets even hotter!"
—Renee Williams, All the Buzz Reviews (Read full review)
—Miss Snarky (Read full review)
Harlequin/Kimani
Release Date: November 2010
ISBN 10: 0373831986
ISBN 13: 978-0373831982
This is a spicy boy-meets-girl tale that will keep you turning the pages. It’s an unlikely premise, but it works. At no time does it feel as though Lena’s doing anything against her will, which makes the happy ending believable. Make sure you wear flame-proof gloves!
When Lena goes to work for Elite For You Companions, her goal is to make enough money to pay for her grandfather’s care following a stroke. Client Roderick Brand is the CEO of an energy company trying to complete an acquisition. Lena’s business skills and fluency in Japanese help him seal the deal. Their meeting and connection leads to some steamy sex on their first date, which breaks so many rules. Then Roderick makes an indecent proposal tied to a grant request that Lena wrote, and Lena finds herself at his disposal for three hot and sexy weeks.
—Jacqui McGugins, Romantic Times Magazine