CEO Eli Lockwood is in over his head. Running his multi-million dollar empire? No problem. Relating to his rebellious little sister who has been entrusted to his care? That's a different story. And it's just his rotten luck that the only woman who doesn't seem to have trouble connecting with the kid is the one who wants to splash his life all over the newspapers. The entirely too tempting reporter is a complication he doesn't need. Too bad his heart--and his body--can't seem to get the message.

Aria Simons is one big scoop away from the promotion of a lifetime. Eli and his new property development in the idyllic small town of Itirangi is exactly the story she needs. So when he offers her an exclusive in exchange for her help with his sister, she doesn't hesitate. Now all she'll have to do is learn how to ignore her overwhelming attraction to the cocky mogul.

But when one night of passion leads to a very unexpected consequence, Aria and Eli will need to figure out if they can overcome all that stands between them and make room in their hearts for each other--plus one...