She hired him to give her a child. Falling for him was never part of the plan.

David Graham has always enjoyed the company of women—and becoming a Gentleman Courtesan lets him indulge that pleasure while earning the income he needs to rescue his crumbling country estate. So when he's offered a generous contract from a new client, he accepts without hesitation... until he learns exactly what she wants.

Widowed and finally free from a cruel, controlling husband, Regina Hurst has no interest in romance. What she wants is independence—and a child to call her own. Hiring a professional seems the most discreet and practical way to get it. But she doesn't count on David—his easy charm, relentless persistence, or the way he makes her feel seen for the first time in years.

What begins as a mercenary arrangement slowly transforms. Beneath Regina's icy exterior lies a deep well of longing—and David, for all his rakish confidence, finds himself aching for more than a transaction.

When their contract ends, Regina must decide if she's willing to risk her heart again. And David must choose between wealth and the one woman who may be able to tame him for good.