Taming The Lockwood
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"Come in." A gruff voice speaks out in response to my hesitant knock. Anxiety kicks in the moment I can hear him.
Oh, come on.
Pushing open the door to the lion's den, I find myself immediately met with a pair of piercing, angry green eyes.
I swallow.
"What do you want?" He snaps.
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Nora Evans has just graduated from university after attaining a business degree and is on the look for a job. When Gabriel Lockwood enters her world, his demanding and ruthless attitude seems to turn it upside down on its axis. She can't help finding his whole persona alluring, calling out for her to break down his walls. When things begin moving out of hand and Nora can't deny her attraction to him, will she be able to accept reality and the baggage Gabriel brings?
Gabriel Lockwood is the owner of a multi billion pound company. When Nora Evans lands the role of his personal assistant, her perfect little self seems to find a way to just crawl into his life and aggravate him further. As annoying as he may find her, her curvy body paired with her bubbly personality makes him want to just give in to their undeniable bond, but will he?
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