The first rule of business: never mix it with pleasure . . . and never fall in bed with your biggest competitor.

I've been in the boardroom long enough to know that some men are just off-limits. As head of marketing for my family's successful boutique hotel business, I'd never jeopardize our brand's success for someone like Beckett Taylor. He's arrogant and cocky. And completely ruthless when it comes to getting his way in business.

But when we're forced to spend the weekend together at a conference, I find myself unable to resist the fire that has been burning between us. He is, after all, ridiculously sexy. One night, I tell myself. One hot, steamy, forbidden night with a man I find too tempting to resist. What possibly could go wrong?

The problem is, it turns out he may not be the alpha-hole I thought he was—he's sweet and charming and has a dirty mouth that I can't seem to get enough of.

I know this isn't going to end well. Falling for my rival wasn't part of my plan.

I know that I should walk away before he breaks me into a million tiny pieces. But I've never been any good at resisting what I want, and my heart wants him.

Contains mature themes.