Taking on the Billionaire by Robin Covington

 TAKING ON THE BILLIONAIRE – Robin Covington

Redhawk Reunion, Book 1

Harlequin Desire #2778

ISBN: 978-1-335-20954-2

December 2020

Contemporary Series Romance

 

California – Present Day

 

Private Investigator Tess Lynch is on a mission to destroy the man who ruined her father, which she believes led to his death. In order to get to him, she plans to use his stepson, billionaire Adam Redhawk, to find out damaging information that can be used to destroy the family. But somewhere along the way, Tess starts falling for Adam. However, she plans to keep going on her quest. As they get closer, their attraction leads to an affair. Tess sees it as only a temporary affair, but can she walk away from the one man who makes her feel whole?

 

The passion between Adam and Tess surprises him. Yes, he has bedded other women before, but Tess is fiercely independent and smart. How will he react when he discovers that the investigation he’s assigned her—looking for a company mole—has given her the opportunity to delve into his family’s company…and access to his personal life? As their affair burns hot, Adam begins to wonder if they can have a future together. But can he forgive her when he learns the real reason Tess is there?

 

Tess and Adam are on a collision course in TAKING ON THE BILLIONAIRE by Robin Covington. Adam’s relationship with his stepfather isn’t the best, but he’s grateful to him for taking him into his household. Adam is in the process of locating and getting to know his two siblings, both of whom were raised elsewhere. It is Tess by his side who helps him in the process. Meanwhile, it’s essential that the mole who has infiltrated the company be found and exposed. Tess is a skillful investigator, and he values her expertise. She has intrigued him since he hired her—and now he’s gotten to know her intimately and begins to admire her even more.

 

Tess knows her secret plot will break up her relationship with Adam. But once she begins to fall for him, can she soften the blow and earn his trust again? After her father died, Tess raised her little sister, Mia, alone as their mother had passed away when they were younger. The pain and heartbreak of losing their father has helped fester resentment against Adam’s stepfather. Will her relationship with Adam be the casualty of finally getting her revenge?

 

An intriguing and sensual romance, don’t miss the tension that sizzles between Adam and Tess in TAKING ON THE BILLIONAIRE.

 

Patti Fischer