Suddenly Matched to a Billionaire - PAPERBACK

Falling for her billionaire playboy co-worker is off limits, so why can’t she stop? He has always been her friend, until a masked office party changes everything.

Jett Masterson wasn't looking for love, but it hit him hard when he first held his father's secretary in his arms. After three years of thinking of her as a friend, why were his thoughts suddenly moving in a different direction? To his surprise, he liked seeing her as a woman rather than one of his pals. Unfortunately, there was one important rule as Vice President of his father's oil company: no dating co-workers.

Being a rich man's secretary had its drawbacks—Samantha Hathaway could not fall in love with the Oil Tycoon's son, Jett Masterson. At least she knew how to hide her feelings around him. As long as he never knew how she really felt, she could continue to be his friend. But all it took was one dance under the night stars and one passionate kiss at a masquerade party to turn her world upside down.

Indulge in this wholesome billionaire romance, where passion and intimacy are subtly intertwined with a story that honors deep connections and heartfelt moments.

Jett Masterson stepped onto the escalators after leaving the airport terminal. As he descended, he scanned the crowd waiting for those who were on his flight from Italy. He’d been gone a full month and he missed home. Austin, Texas would always be his home even though he flew to different states and even other countries for his job as Vice President of Masterson Oil.

Eagerly he searched for his father’s chauffer, but he couldn’t spot the sixty-something-year-old man with the bald head, warm smile, and twinkling eyes. Theo always stood out in crowds wearing his driver uniform of a black suit coat and slacks with a white shirt. Jett’s father insisted how important it was for the limousine driver to look professional whenever taking the Masterson men anywhere.

As Jett neared the lobby, his hope sank when he didn’t find Theo. Five people stood out in front of the waving crowd, holding up signs with people’s last names written across it. For a moment, Jett’s hopes were squashed, wondering why nobody cared enough to pick him up from the airport. Since he had become Vice President, Jett had been treated like a prince. It was hard to believe that not one person in his father’s company would come to see him now.

Jett’s vacation in Italy had been desperately needed. Of course, he’d planned on popping the question to his girlfriend of two years during this time. Unfortunately, the most important thing he’d learned on vacation was that long-distant relationships never work out. It surprised him that his heart didn’t break when Sofia told him she’d found another man. Instead, Jett drove to a different city and stayed there for the rest of his vacation.

Just as he reached the lobby, he noticed the head of a woman with light brown hair streaked with golden tones that was pulled back in a ponytail, bobbing up and down as if she was jumping. He took a few steps toward the crowd, watching warily. When the head popped up again, recognition struck and he chuckled. What was his father’s secretary doing here to pick him up?

As Jett headed for her, his grin widened. It would be interesting to see why his father had sent her to get him.

When their gazes met, her eyes widened and she smiled. The five-foot-four-inch woman moved around those people standing in front and met him halfway.

Her cheeks were rosier than he remembered, and her brown eyes held a soft sparkle he’d never seen. Of course, Sam was the most cheerful and fun-loving secretary he’d ever known. From her first day on the job three years ago, she’d been just one of the guys.

“Sam,” he said with entirely too much enthusiasm.

Then again, a few moments ago, he thought nobody cared enough to pick him up. No wonder he was happy. “What are you doing here?”

“Welcome home.” Her smile grew as she clasped his hand and gently squeezed. “It’s good to see you again, Jett.” She glanced over his shoulder. “Did you bring your fiancée?”

“No, but we can talk about that later. I’m anxious to get home and sleep in my own bed.” He motioned toward the baggage claim. “Let’s go find my suitcase and leave.”

He headed toward the baggage claim but didn’t walk as fast as he usually did, only because Sam looked like she was having a difficult time keeping up with him with all the people in the lobby. A large man sped past Sam, bumping into her on his way. She stumbled and fell against Jett. He wrapped his arms around her and held her steady.

Her wide eyes met his stare and she sucked in a quick breath. An odd sensation filled him, warming him quickly. The feeling unnerved him, so he dropped his hold and stepped back.

“Stupid man,” Sam grumbled as she turned and glared at the man who’d been so rude.

“Yeah,” Jett chuckled, “you’d think he’d been away from home longer than I have.”

She glanced at him and gave him a smile. “Probably.”

They turned the corner, almost to the area where they were heading. “So,” he cleared his throat, “why are you here to get me? Where is Theo?”

She turned her face up to look at him, but her smile was slowly disappearing. “Theo has been very ill lately. Your father made sure Theo received the best medical help, but the old man just doesn’t want to pull out of it.”
Unease settled in the pit of Jett’s stomach. Theo had been with his father for twenty-five years. Jett considered the driver part of the family. In fact, he knew Theo better than Jett’s very own cousins.