Description
Unexpected sparks ignite a slow burn in this grumpy/sunshine workplace romance when a single mom proposes a marriage of convenience to save her boss's brewery. Fans of Lucy Score, Elsie Silver, Carley Fortune, and B.K. Borison will find their next obsession with this second standalone in bestselling author Lena Hendrix's spicy, emotional, deeply romantic Kings Series set in small town Michigan. *DELUXE LIMITED EDITION PAPERBACK featuring stenciled edges, holographic foil, designed interior covers, chapter headers, and full color special character art!* You might think it's reckless for a single mom to enter into a marriage of convenience with her boss.
You would be correct. To make matters worse, Abel King is a grumpy local brewer with a criminal past. He also happens to be my boss and a total stick-in-the-mud. Every time I come to work with a smile and wave, I'm lucky if I can get a grunt in response. When I accidentally-on-purpose overhear that he's having trouble securing a business loan due to his criminal record, I hatch a plan to help the both of us. The arrangement is perfect--a business transaction and nothing more. Like having a roommate without the hassle of other people bugging you for dates. I will definitely not be falling in love with him--no matter how many times he says "my wife" and tingles dance in all the right places. Trouble is, as time goes on, things stop feeling like business and start feeling a whole lot like pleasure . . . and really, that's just my luck . . .
Author: Lena Hendrix
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
Published: 05/26/2026
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
ISBN13: 9781496761309
ISBN10: 1496761308
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Romance | Small Town & Rural
You would be correct. To make matters worse, Abel King is a grumpy local brewer with a criminal past. He also happens to be my boss and a total stick-in-the-mud. Every time I come to work with a smile and wave, I'm lucky if I can get a grunt in response. When I accidentally-on-purpose overhear that he's having trouble securing a business loan due to his criminal record, I hatch a plan to help the both of us. The arrangement is perfect--a business transaction and nothing more. Like having a roommate without the hassle of other people bugging you for dates. I will definitely not be falling in love with him--no matter how many times he says "my wife" and tingles dance in all the right places. Trouble is, as time goes on, things stop feeling like business and start feeling a whole lot like pleasure . . . and really, that's just my luck . . .
Author: Lena Hendrix
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
Published: 05/26/2026
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
ISBN13: 9781496761309
ISBN10: 1496761308
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Romance | Small Town & Rural
About the Author
Lena Hendrix is a USA Today and Amazon Top 5 bestselling author of contemporary romance that blends small-town charm with emotional depth and open-door heat. A Midwest girl, she enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, gardening, and flannel-wearing fictional men. She lives in Illinois and dreams of someday owning a coastal Michigan lake house with questionable WiFi but excellent vibes. Connect with her @authorlenahendrix on Instagram and TikTok and at LenaHendrix.com.