A sexy entrepreneur and a sassy interior designer clash over a beautiful Parisian chateau-until a lost memory threatens to destroy them all. In the outskirts of Paris, interior designer Chantal Chevalier is captivated by an extraordinary treasure-Chateau Vauquelin. But her dream of restoring the once magnificent building faces a formidable obstacle: the chateau's enigmatic new owner, Alessandro Kirkwood. He plans to transform the historic building into a bland hotel for the rich and famous. But winning over Alessandro proves to be no easy task. He views Chantal as nothing more than a privileged heiress who will flee at the first sign of hard work. However, despite his vow to steer clear of romantic entanglements, he can't resist her ideas, and the vulnerability he glimpses in her sparks an undeniable attraction. Yet, as their connection deepens, mysterious incidents at the chateau plague their path, threatening to unearth buried secrets. Now Chantal remembers more than she'll admit about that tragic day her parents died. And the memory makes her blood run cold.
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Chantal is in love… With a rundown chateau. There's just one snag. The new owner is planning on turning it into a bland monstrosity for the rich and famous. Winning the interior design contract is the only way for Chantal to save Chateau Vauquelin. However, persuading the heir to the Kirkwood Hotel Group that she's the right person for the job isn't easy. Alessandro Kirkwood thinks she's just some poor little rich girl who will disappear when the going gets tough. But a series of strange incidents at the chateau alters everything. Now Chantal remembers more than she'll admit about that fateful day her parents died. And the memory makes her blood run cold. Ruinous Designs is a steamy romantic mystery featuring an arrogant hotelier, a sassy interior designer, a beautiful Parisian chateau, and a lost memory that might just destroy them all. ♥ Pick-up your copy today.