Mixing business with pleasure is never a good idea. Nori James knows that. But the moment he saw Margot Temple, it was done. Nothing mattered but getting her under him. Not the rumors about her legendary temper, nor her current status as his latest artist in residence. He wanted her, and he would have her, simple. But the course of true love ne'er did run smooth. There are always villains about to gum up the works: her ex-husband, his own father. Luckily for them both, Margot is as resourceful as she is creative, and she comes equipped with a coterie of loyal friends who will do anything to protect her.