The Venture Capitalist
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Lourdes "Lola" Hayes needs money and she needs it now. An aspiring fashion designer trying to get out from under the shadow of her famous parents and sibling, she has gone to every bank in New York City trying to get a loan...to no success. When her adorable but mischievous dog Houdini ruins her last chance at getting money to fund her business, Lola is all out of ideas.
Tyson Kennedy is in the business of funding businesses. When the woman he ruined things spectacularly with four years ago turns up looking for a loan, he's more than willing to give it to her. Too bad she didn't know he was the boss or want his money.
With Lola's friends saying no and Tyson's son Warren saying yes, Lola and Tyson will have to fight the odds for their second chance at love.
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