The Reluctant Bachelor

Charity begins at home

Cassy Laurens was not your average heiress. She drove a jalopy and ate at the local greasy spoon. Even her colorful collection of friends was at odds with her social standing. But Cassy really overstepped the bounds when she paid an unheard-of sum for Jonathan Manning at a charity slave auction -- and then refused to meet him.

That was something the hunky Texas businessman simply couldn't accept. Jon was determined to take her "purchase" home with her. Why not? There was definitely chemistry between them. Besides, he came with his own personal guarantee...satisfaction or money refunded!