In this Protective Billionaire Hero & Billionaire Curvy Lady Instalove Romance A hot and fast explosion of passion between two strangers has the chance to turn into a flame of enduring love when a ruthless attorney falls for a stoic, unapproachable Ice Queen. Carina Preston is a 29-year-old, highly successful businesswoman who leads an emotionally detached life and keeps her wounded heart locked away behind a cold, standoffish facade. All she wants to do is play her piano and escape the world that's been forcing her to be someone she doesn't want to be her whole life. Instead, she's trapped playing the part of Boston's infamous Ice Queen. Having convinced herself that love is a foolish and treacherous illusion, Carina has vowed never to be touched by it again. However, everything changes when a mysterious and alluring stranger crosses her path at a glamorous party, igniting Carina's icy blue world with fiery shades of passion. Suddenly, the promise she made to herself becomes increasingly difficult to keep, and she finds herself tempted by the prospect of a happiness long forgotten. But can she allow herself to let go of the mask she wears every day by embracing what fate seems to be offering? Derek Anderson is the ultimate catch. At 34 years old, he's a billionaire with dashing good looks, a magnetic presence, and an annoying perpetual label attached to him that names him as one of the most sought-after bachelors in town no matter how much he wishes he could ditch it. With a life lived in the fast lane, he's always been focused on winning lawsuits, crushing opponents, and ensuring that his family's firm, Anderson & Associates, keeps slaying the competition and dominating the industry. He's never had the time nor the inclination to settle down, but all that changes in the blink of an eye when his gaze falls on a stunning creature across a glittering ballroom. With just one glance, his priorities are shattered, and he finds himself irresistibly drawn to her like a moth to a flame. In a single heartbeat, he realizes that love might just be the one thing he's been missing all along, and he'll stop at nothing to make this woman his. Will the ice around Carina's heart thaw and reveal the more vulnerable side of her that Derek would do anything to protect? Dear Reader: This standalone novella is a sugar-coated steamy delight that will have you reaching for both tissues and ice cubes in equal measure. While a touch of melancholy sets the stage, fear not! Derek, our burly hero with a one-track mind, won't let Carina slip away. As with all my books, there's absolutely no cheating involved, and the guaranteed happily-ever-after at the end will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. *This book was previously published under the title "VIRGIN HEART" in November 2018. The story is in itself the same, but a second never-before-released epilogue has been included, the title has been changed, and the novel has been re-edited and re-covered.*