The Escalation Clause

Eden Yates never expected to end up on the wrong side of the law. She's a free spirit, not a criminal. But two months after her last relationship ends, she finds herself answering questions about her ex's illegal dealings. Safe to say she isn't interested in another relationship, especially one where she has to be someone she's not. She's spent years finding herself and if experience has taught her anything, being in a partnership always leaves one person broken. Enter Ted Hughes. He's a lawyer and as buttoned up as they come. Ted is looking for forever, but he just hasn't found the right woman yet. It's definitely not the free-spirited artist too naïve to realize that she needs an attorney. Of course he's going to help her. Ted can't walk away from a damsel in distress. It has nothing to do with how cute she is. Eden doesn't enjoy being in anyone's debt. Ted helped her so she'll help him. All he needs is a wedding date and who doesn't love weddings? Aside from sizzling chemistry, they have absolutely nothing in common. There's nothing for them to worry about, right? It's one weekend away. They'll even put it in writing. No sex, no feelings, just a favor for a favor. Maybe they both should have studied the fine print.