Short Synopsis
Nalini Singh presents the first novel in the Hard Play series. Contains mature themes.

Full Synopsis
Sailor Bishop has only one goal for his future—to create a successful landscaping business. No distractions allowed. Then he comes face-to-face and lips-to-lips with a woman who blushes like an innocent . . . and kisses like pure sin.

Ísa Rain craves a man who will cherish her, aches to create a loving family of her own. Trading steamy kisses with a hot gardener in a parking lot? Not the way to true love. Then a deal with the devil (aka her CEO-mother) makes Ísa a corporate VP for the summer. Her main task? Working closely with a certain hot gardener.

And Sailor Bishop has wickedness on his mind.

As Ísa starts to fall for a man who makes her want to throttle and pounce on him at the same time, she knows she has to choose—play it safe and steady, or risk all her dreams and hope Sailor doesn't destroy her heart.

Contains mature themes.

"[Keef] . . . Does a great job with a variety of accents and manages to effectively differentiate a sprawling cast." -Kirkus

“It is always a delight to pick up a Singh book, and she once again proves why with her latest contemporary romance . . . There is such a sexy sweetness and tenderness to this story that it is sure to melt readers’ hearts! If you need an emotional lift, then snap up this book ASAP!” ---RT Book Reviews (Top Pick)

"[Keefe] truly brought the personalities of the characters to life with her masterful ability at accents . . . I was easily able to hear the nuances between the different characters and truly loved the warmth and spirit she brought to the characters." -That's What I'm Talking About

"Narrator Justine Keef does an excellent job with the Kiwi accents. Listeners will feel like they're actually Down Under." ---AudioFile

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