Betrayed by her ex, she's racing to restore her inherited house into a thriving bed and breakfast—her only lifeline from crippling debt. When she summons her father's old friend for renovation help, a ruggedly handsome stranger with piercing green eyes arrives instead. Snowed in together, they strike a bargain: he repairs the house while she feeds him. But Carter's gaze lingers too long. His touch burns too hot. An accidental kiss shatters her resolve, and suddenly she's caught between desire and survival. He's the protector she craves, yet danger lurks beneath his guarded exterior. His secrets could sabotage everything she's fighting to rebuild. Trapped between passion and self-preservation, she must decide if trusting him is redemption or ruin. Perfect for fans of Alpha Male Protectors, Opposites Attract, and Steamy Contemporary Romance—the One Wild Weekend Series delivers sizzling tension, emotional depth, and standalone satisfaction. Warning: Explicit R-18 content includes intense language, passionate scenes, and situations guaranteed to ignite your nights and test your composure.