Having to work for a living was new to Nicole, but when her parents' deaths left her with practically nothing, she was grateful to find a job working for Drew Benedict.
But her new boss was convinced she was a rich brat and detested her luxurious past. Still, once his hostility faded, Drew became a very appealing man.
Then he discovered some skeletons in her closet, and his disapproval grew. And Nicole had to accept that there was no future in loving a man who was determined to condemn her.
Since Florida Fever was published in 1983 Drew Benedict is very bossy and even hostile towards his employee Nicole Smith. He feels her personal life is his business. especially when he finds her Father figure Charlie left one of his resorts owing money. When the truth comes out he apologizes buts makes her work for him to pay off the money, then he wants her to sell her house for the money. But in the end they get together with a fake engagement that becomes real
Decent novel, I didn't like how the hero flipped from sweetie to asshole at the drop of the hat but what girl won't fall in love, at one point in her life, with an asshole.