Jacob “Jake” Banks’ business is on the brink of financial disaster. Through twisted fate, his beloved company may be salvaged by the death of his wealthy uncle. The catch: commit to a year long marriage to a woman named in the will . . .

Brianna “Bri” Mayfield is heartbroken over her father’s death, which she attributes to the rejection of a business loan for his community grocery store. To avenge her father’s passing, she works as a hacker at Jacob’s company and, against her better judgment, commits to marrying her family’s enemy.

Goss dove right into the action, quickly setting up the stage for a budding romance, but conversely, a very predictable story. Character descriptions were appealing-both Jake and Brianna were stunning beauties. In addition, the settings were quite descriptive, particularly the office mood after Jake and Bri’s marriage.

Here’s the issue: the main characters fell in love too quickly-and under unrealistic terms. Yes, I can see how Jacob was infatuated with Brianna. However, Bri’s revulsion had been brewing for a long time, a hate (and family loyalty) so strong that it’s nearly impossible to vanquish, even by a man as fine as Jake–at least in my opinion. I found it highly unlikely that she’d push aside her angst just because Jake handed her a no-limit platinum card.

But there were a few good moments. Particularly, determination to save his company, and Brianna’s conscious play during the latter part of the story. Goss also created a few interesting sub-plots that could branch off into their own novels.

A quick Sunday afternoon read for lovers of fairy tale endings. -Sistah Tasha