From Boardroom to Bedroom

“I’m aware.”

His sister was marrying the love of her life...or so she said. They’d chosen Valentine’s Day as their wedding day, which was just a little too cutesy for him, but she hadn’t asked his opinion.

Nigel had met his soon-to-be brother-in-law a handful of times when he’d gone home and the guy seemed like he’d fit into the Townshend family perfectly. But Nigel was in no hurry to bring home a woman. It would take someone special to get him ready to introduce her to the rest of the clan.

An image of Roslyn flashed through his mind.

No. Hell, no. First of all, when he brought a date, they wouldn’t expect her to be someone from the office. Second, he couldn’t bring Roslyn because...well...

Why not? She would actually be the perfect candidate. She was poised, she could definitely hold her own and there was nobody else he’d want on his arm.

Nigel couldn’t prevent the smile that spread across his face. His family would have no way of knowing Roslyn was from the office. If she came as his plus one, it would give him another opportunity to get to know her on a deeper level. He wasn’t ready for that commitment his grandmother was after, but spending more time with Roslyn would give him more insight to her. A fake relationship for the sake of his family wouldn’t hurt anything, right?

After that, he could explain they broke things off and nobody would have to know.

Roslyn went along

for pity’s sake, wear a tie,” Dame Claire scolded. “I know you

ma’am.” Ideas rolled through his mind on how to approach Roslyn with his proposal. “I promise I won’t do anything to embarrass you

please,” she chided. “Nothing embarrasses me, but I do have standards. I expect you and your date

there,” he

be here,”

she’d assume he was bringing someone simply because she said so. He told her to give everyone his love before he disconnected the

phone another second and finally shot off a text before he could

persnickety, hardheaded old grandmother

me at the

then

I need a favor.

career above socializing. He didn’t want to discuss his family’s drama and

jerk who only wanted to get her undressed. He’d meant what he’d said when he told her that he respected her