Jacob's Proposal (Tall, Dark & Eligible)

the long version

Known as the Iceman for his cool, controlled business dealings, enigmatic Jacob West planned his takeovers with precision - and always succeeded. So when Jacob needed a wife to secure his massive inheritance, he plotted to "acquire" the perfect bride, Claire McGuire. The vulnerable beauty reluctantly agreed, for she desperately needed the fortress of Jacob's protection. Though love would be off–limits, passion would heed no boundaries. Now Jacob was shaken by the deep possessiveness his bride–to–be awakened. Had this ferocious Texas power broker been overpowered...by love?