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  “What did you have in mind?” Cara asked as his lips found the pulse in her throat.

  His sinfully sexy laugh vibrated against her neck. “Strip poker, of course.”

  2000: Jacob becomes a success …

  As Jacob’s genius reputation spread, his designs became greatly sought after. But Jacob refused to be motivated by profit and instead specialised in projects for charity whenever he could. But as the years went by, Jacob became increasingly uncomfortable with the increasing media attention and stepped back, becoming a shadow again. He knew that taking the limelight would force him to face the past he had pushed so determinedly behind him.

  But fate had other ideas, and just five years later Jacob’s path crosses with one of his beloved siblings—Sebastian Wolfe. Shocked to hear his brother’s name after so long away, something begins to stir within Jacob. Sebastian has submitted plans for the design of his new flagship hotel and, intrigued, Jacob ensures the job is accepted.

  With just this small touch of intimacy with his brother—however far removed it might be—Jacob’s ache of loneliness increases. He cannot bring himself to contact Sebastian directly and so pours his love for his brother into his design. The hotel was heralded as a work of genius, helping Sebastian’s fledgling company find its feet.

  To this day, Sebastian is unaware of Jacob’s input.

  BEHIND THE SCENES AT WOLFE MANOR …

  Share a secret about Jack or Cara?

  Jack loves Cara’s long legs, but when she was growing up she hated being so tall. She was always taller than the boys in her class and it made her feel gawky and ugly. Thankfully, she no longer feels that way!

  Who is the biggest, baddest Wolfe?

  Jack would say he’s the biggest, baddest Wolfe because he never, ever shrank from doing the hard things in life. Jack is tough and willing to go the extra mile.

  Which Wolfe brother did you most fancy?

  Jack, of course! He was such a brooding, lonely, sexy man. He has a Bond-like quality to him. He’s a loner and he’s tough as nails. Nothing fazes him. You can absolutely count on him in any crisis.

  Which is your hero’s favourite room in Wolfe Manor?

  Jack isn’t very fond of Wolfe Manor, but if he had to pick a room, it would be the kitchen. Because when he was little and feeling lonely or scared, he would creep into the kitchen and hide beneath the big prep table. The cook always knew he was there, however, and she’d lure him out with tasty morsels of food. He felt safe and loved in the warm kitchen with its delicious smells.

  How did Jack pop the big question?

  You’ll need to read the book to find out!

  LYNN’S WRITING SECRETS …

  What do you enjoy most about writing as part of a continuity series; how does it differ from writing a single title?

  I enjoyed working with the other authors! We had an e-mail loop and we talked quite a lot about the details of the stories. When I’m writing a single title, I’m working alone. It was nice to have the support of the other authors.

  What do you think makes a great hero/heroine?

  I think a great hero and/or heroine needs to be passionate about something. Passion is at the heart of every strong character, whether it’s a passion for a cause, a worthy goal, or even another person.

  When you are writing, what is a typical day?

  It depends on how close to deadline I am! In the early days, a typical writing day entails getting up early with my husband and going up to my office with a cup of coffee or tea. I work on e-mail and social media for a little while, and then I write. By the time my husband comes home again, I’m done for the day. But as I get close to a deadline, I end up working late into the evening until the book is done.