Summoned back to her hometown, Lori Hutchinson hides her apprehensions behind a dazzling smile. She may be totally out of her depth, stepping into her father's corporate shoes, but she has a job to do .Single dad Jace has learned to rely only on himself and his adorable little daughter. His construction business now depends on him working with Lori—so Jace sets out to prove who's boss .But with the holiday season drawing near, it's not all just business. Jace discovers a sweet, generous woman hiding behind those pinstripes .