Cool, sophisticated Tessa Mahoney earned her title of “Ice Princess” for her level-headed savvy in the board room. The oldest daughter in the powerful Mahoney family, she learned long ago to find comfort and solace in work. Especially after her first love left her heart in pieces…Alex Zakov has always accomplished everything he set out to do. With single-minded focus and determination, he transformed his life, going from the only child of the Mahoney family housekeeper to the billionaire CEO of Vancorp Securities. But there’s one woman he has never been able to forget… Now Alex has returned to New York and the sparks between him and Tessa are stronger than ever. They’re not the same people they were ten years ago, but dangerous temptation and the memory of an unforgettable night continue to stir their hearts.Will they risk everything for a passion too powerful to be denied?**Cliffhanger This is the first book in the Vancorp Securities series, and the first of Tessa and Alex’s three-part serial. **