Colliding Hearts — L.M. Connolly

After teacher and artist Rita Morley arrives in Houston from England for her art exhibition she's so jet-lagged, she dives into a limo. Out climbs the man of her dreams â€" developer Daniel McCord. He's also, as her best friend's brother, off limits, until he makes it clear that he shares the attraction that has always burned between them. They both agree to a vacation fling â€" one week of sexual bliss. Only Daniel asks her to stay longer, and things turn serious until Rita learns he plans to demolish the building holding her art exhibition. Suddenly the lovers find themselves on opposite sides of the fight.

For Daniel McCord, work has always come first over friends and family and fun until he meets Rita. The sexy and sassy English painter makes his night burn with passion and his days full of stolen moments and joy. He can't imagine his life without her, but he's not convinced he can build a life with her. They have different goals and values. Then Daniel's world is rocked when he discovers he has two brothers he's never met. He needs Rita in a way he could never have anticipated.

If he can't convince her to stay, Daniel will lose Rita for good.