


But when an unexpected kiss turns into a night of irresistible passion, Penelope has to figure out whether they’re just fooling around-or starting something real. He probably sees her as nothing more than a barrier to his dream job. So why does Cole make her want to get back in the game? The man is as arrogant as he is handsome. Since she’s learned that wanting more usually leads to disappointment, Penelope’s resigned to sitting on the sidelines when it comes to love. I was torn wanting to race through it, but also wanting to slowly savor.

A heartfelt story I ate up while it gave me smile after smile. Penelope Pope knows all too well that she comes off as just one of the guys. An unputdownable, irresistibly charming, sweet and sassylicious romance. And soon, he can’t take his eyes off her. Cole usually likes his women flirty and curvy, but he takes a special interest in his skinny, sassy rival, if only to keep an eye on her. *Female* competition, in the form of a fresh-faced tomboy who can hang with the dudes-and write circles around them, too. Then his boss drops a bombshell: Cole has competition. USA TODAY BESTSELLER In this charming Oxford Novel, hailed by Keri Ford as a sizzling-loud friends-to-lovers story, Lauren Layne poses a provocative. Hotshot sports editor Cole Sharpe has been freelancing for *Oxford* for years, so when he hears about a staff position opening up, he figures he’s got the inside track.
