Elena Carter has had enough of being the good girl who follows the rules—especially after her long-time boyfriend left her for someone more "exciting." When her parents push her into yet another blind date, she’s ready to sit through a dull dinner and leave. But what she doesn’t expect is to be seated across from Damian Steele—the cold, enigmatic corporate lawyer who just happens to be her ex’s boss. Damian isn’t thrilled to be here either, but he has his own reasons for playing along. He’s up for a major promotion at his law firm, and a stable, committed relationship would boost his image. On impulse, he proposes a deal: they pretend to date for a month—long enough to satisfy their families and help him secure his promotion. Elena agrees, thinking she’ll be the one in control. However, from their first public outing, the tension between them is anything but fake. Damian is used to winning—both in the courtroom and in life—but Elena is the first woman who refuses to be intimidated by him. She challenges him, teases him, and unexpectedly, makes him feel.