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.

if Roslyn went along with

scolded. “I know you have your own style, but this is a black-tie

his proposal. “I promise I won’t do anything to embarrass you or the

I expect you and your date

be there,”

will be here,”

said so. He told her to give everyone his love before he disconnected the

stared at the phone another second and finally shot

against a persnickety, hardheaded

me at the

then

I need a favor.

put her career above socializing. He didn’t want to discuss his family’s drama and wedding issue via text. And he just wanted to

He’d