Seduction Under the Southern Stars

She’s strictly off-limits, but that only makes me want her more…When my old friend, Joel, asks me to stay in New Zealand and help his little sister search for a long-lost family heirloom, I’m tempted to say no. Returning home for my father’s funeral has stirred up memories I’d rather forget, and I’m eager to escape back to my luxurious life in Europe.But only I know the location of the treasure she’s hunting, and I owe her family a debt I can’t ignore. Nine years ago, I was the troubled boy who made the mistake of kissing the deacon’s daughter—an innocent kiss that got me banished by her furious father. I never forgot that kiss. Turns out, neither did she.Elora’s all grown up now: stunning, smart, and a hell of a lot tougher. Joel made sure I know she’s still out of bounds, but I’ve never been good at following rules.Ten days alone with her under the southern stars. Ten days to break down her defenses, to seduce her into reliving that forbidden kiss—and maybe more. Well, resisting temptation has never been my style…