When a weekend fling turns into more . . .

In the heart of the bustling city, Taylor Woods, a seasoned executive, finds herself engrossed in an impromptu work project at an enchanting bakery, and her life takes an unexpected turn. There, she meets Paolo Cavallaro, a younger man whose magnetic charm draws her in. With a boldness that takes her by surprise, Paolo asks her to dinner that very night. Intrigued by the novelty of being pursued by a younger man, Taylor agrees, leading to a passionate one-night stand that neither can forget.

But when Paolo surprises her with a text inviting her for breakfast the next morning, their chemistry ignites a weekend fling that defies age and expectations. As their whirlwind romance unfolds, they find themselves caught in a corporate scandal that forces them into an unexpected partnership. Together, they set out to unmask the corrupt executives responsible for a possible company's downfall, all while navigating the complexities of their age-gap romance, meet-cute beginnings, and the irresistible pull of desire.

Embark on an exhilarating journey of forbidden romance, corporate scheming, and the unwavering strength of their connection. Follow Taylor and Paolo as their paths unexpectedly converge at a quaint bakery, setting the stage for a romance of undeniable chemistry and steamy encounters.

Can their blossoming love withstand the turmoil of the corporate world, or will the pressures of their demanding lives extinguish the flame of their fateful encounter?

Paolo is the first book in The Cougars and Cubs Series and is a connected standalone. It is a steamy, reverse age-gap, forced proximity, multicultural couple, office romance.

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You’ll enjoy this series if you like these authors: Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland, Lauren Landish, L.J. Shen, Kendall Ryan, Sarina Bowen, Meghan Quinn, Alyssa Cole, Tessa Bailey, Sierra Simone, Helen Hoang, Talia Hibbert, Sylvia Day, J. Kenner, Jodi Ellen Malpas, Pepper Winters, Christina Lauren, Colleen Hoover, Samantha Young, Mariana Zapata, Katy Evans, E.L. James, Lisa Kleypas, Kresley Cole, and Nalini Singh.