Second-chance romance Orthopedic surgeon Nathaniel Stallion is ready to put down his scalpel to pursue his real dream—opening a restaurant in Carmel, California. He's even hired a top-notch marketing guru to ensure his success. But Rebecca "Bec" Marks isn't the unassuming buddy he remembers from college. This Bec is confident and wreaking all kinds of havoc on his libido. Now his best friend's sexy curves have him thinking less about a publicity strategy and more about carnal seduction... Bec has had eyes for Nathaniel from day one. And regardless of Nathaniel's naivety to her not-so-innocent schoolgirl crush, her ardor for the tempting newly crowned restaurateur remains intact. This time around she's determined to win his heart for good. But when a rival beauty and Bec's meddling ex-fiancé threaten her romantic plans, she'll pull out all the stops to convince this Stallion that his soul mate has been right in front of him all along.