-- For Elaina Drake, sparkling jewels aren't a frivolous matter. Without more treasure for her hoard, she'll starve. On the run from her murderous father, she's desperate enough to steal--er, acquire. Disgusted by his father's immorality, Alexander Wyatt, Chicago's biggest corporate titan, is determined to be a man of honor. Yet the theft of a necklace, stolen by an exotic beauty at his latest fundraiser, threatens to destroy all his charitable work. Passion ignites between thief and philanthropist, sparking a game of temptation where jewelry is the prize. But when Elaina's exposure jeopardizes Alex's life, she must choose: run again to evade her father--or risk both their lives for love.***** (Paranormal Romance category and Best First Book category)*** with Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal RWA ****** with Oklahoma RWA ****** with Greater Detroit RWA ***Note to Readers: This contemporary-fantasy romance contains fight-for-their-lives action, a jewel-thief heroine (with some language), and sexy times with a not-a-jerk-but-definitely-edgy billionaire. Content warnings can be found at jamigold.com/guidance. treasure-obsessed dragons, guys whose armor is nowhere close to shining, pacifist heroines, reformed playboys, sexy bribery games, "one last big heist," pirates and tropical islands, international settings, caves full of treasure, and wealthy guys who aren't afraid to let a woman gain the upper hand (smarturl.it/UGKin)