The Southern Submission

Payton

Managing the PR and tech departments of Olympus International leaves me with zero time for relationships, which is fine by me since running scenes with subs is more than enough to satisfy my unique desires. I don't crave the pretty wife or perfect life my family seems so intent on finding for me. The bachelor lifestyle suits me.

When Ainsley Montgomery cannonballs into my life needing a favor, it presents the ultimate opportunity for us to both get what we want: She pretends to be my girlfriend to get my family off my back, and I solve her little tech problem.

But the longer the charade goes on, the more I want her. If this captivating woman would allow me past her prickly exterior, she'd discover I'm willing to sell my soul for her. The only issue is she's keeping secrets. Secrets that once revealed, could mean I'll lose more than just my soul.

Ainsley

I just want to make it as a legitimate journalist. I'm busting my butt at a second-rate paper to get by, but when my laptop goes on the fritz and threatens my last-minute deadline, I'm about to give up entirely... Until Payton-freaking-Olsen fixes it and saves my story. Life has taught me nothing is free, so I insist on repaying him for this unconventional favor. I just wasn't expecting the arrangement he proposed. I can't stand the entitled, infuriatingly cocky man who seems to revel in my discomfort, but I don't have a better option. When I find out the smiley billionaire has a dark side, I'm craving him like I never thought possible. Just as he starts breaking down my walls and has me questioning what I really want, my past threatens to ruin me again. When the truth comes out, I'll have to decide if pursuing the career of my dreams is worth losing the man of them.

Adrian R. Hale is an enthusiastic lover of life who embraces big dreams, both for herself and in her books. She writes spicy contemporary romances featuring heroes with secret cinnamon roll sides and dream-chasing heroines. There's a little angst, a lot of swoon, and all the steam lovingly sprinkled into her stories. Adrian loves fast cars, baking sweet treats, hiking, and is affectionately known as an agent of chaos to those closest to her. A self-professed caffeine addict, she loves a good latte, and will never turn down a tea party, especially in celebration of little milestones. When she's not writing or reading, Adrian can be found cuddling with her five dogs and husband, watching the 2005 Pride & Prejudice, DIY renovating her home near Austin, Texas, or listening to Taylor Swift. ShorterAdrian R. Hale writes spicy contemporary romances featuring heroes with secret soft sides only for their dream-chasing heroines. She loves fast cars, baking sweet treats, hiking, and is affectionately known as an agent of chaos. She loves a good latte and tea party, and you can find her cuddling with her five dogs and husband, watching the 2005 Pride & Prejudice, or listening to Taylor Swift.