Tempted by Trouble (Bad Boys Book 1)

Tempted By Trouble Note: Originally published by Crimson Romance (F & W Media). Amazon Encore acquired this title from Crimson (who replaced the original cover with the current cover) in 2015. 

When a woman is the magnet for the wrong man, it takes a bad boy to break old habits.

Carolina Rodriguez is a large-animal veterinarian on a mission to escape South Florida. She is hired over the internet from a family connection. At her cousin's wedding, she runs into a handsome Texan in the parking lot. Over a fender-bender and mini face-off, she meets Matt McLemore.

Matt is more than self-assured and quick on his feet. He's Carolina's new boss, and needs her help to determine why his cattle keep dying.

He proposes to introduce her as his girlfriend, giving her the opportunity to work and stay at his family's ranch without arousing anyone's suspicion. Only after Carolina learns that she's the last chance to help save his family's cattle reputation does she agree to act the part of his girlfriend.

Matt's raw attraction to this dynamo is an excruciating temptation, but a roll in the hay may prove too volatile to handle. He attempts to keep a hands-off relationship until they work side-by-side on his ranch and she's too hot to resist. 

Carolina refuses to admit this cowboy's rugged sensuality is more than overpowering or that she's the least bit tempted by a smooth-talking bad boy.

But by the time the lab reports comes back, they've explored every inch of each other. All of a sudden, this fiery affair is more than just a fling. When a past flame threatens to overwhelm their new found romance, Matt is forced to find a way to stake his claim to Carolina's heart before it's too late.

WARNING: Keep ice handy!

Adult themes. Please read the reviews to gauge if this is your type of romance.