Youre A Tough Man To Bargain With.

For a split second his expression altered, allowing her to catch a glimpse of the business predator he rarely revealed to her. Jack was a man who played for keeps and shed do well to remember that. Then another thought struck. What if he had another purpose for reconciling with her tonight? What if it had been only because he still needed herversus he cared about their relationship more than his vendetta against the Kincaids or his desire to clear his name? Jack paused in the process of clearing their plates from the table. Whats wrong? he asked. You look upset. Nikki shook her head, avoiding his gaze. Its nothing. She was wrong. She had to be. Jack wouldnt use her like that. Would he?

To my readers who have followed me through the years. My thanks. My gratitude. And my love. *** Dont miss a single book in this series! Dynasties: The Kincaids New money. New passions. Old secrets. Sex, Lies and the Southern Belle by Kathie DeNosky What Happens in Charleston by Rachel Bailey Behind Boardroom Doors by Jennifer Lewis On the Verge of I Do by Heidi Betts One Dance with the Sheikh by Tessa Radley A Very Private Merger by Day Leclaire

Special thanks and acknowledgment to Day Leclaire for her contribution to the Dynasties: The Kincaids miniseries.

Contents
Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten BPA

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