title: The Provocative Proposal
author: Leclaire, Day
description: Hiring a man wasn't something Tess Lonigan had ever done before. But in her fast-track career, business functions were simply easier with a partner at her side! Dating for real was complicated; it was far easier to employ a pretend fiance!
  
  Only, when her appointed candidate reported to Tess's office to commence fiance duties, she had the distinct impression this gorgeous man was controlling her! Tess had no idea she was the secret victim of a matchmaking plot....
  
  Hero: Shadoe (Shadye) (Dick)
  Heroine: Tess Lonigan