Randa Whitmore, daughter of the rich and influential Whitmore family of Chicago, is expected to jump at every assignment given to her by her father. Owning a huge conglomerate of Whitmore Hotels through their company, the W Group, throughout the country, Randa is charged with assessing the Rock'n Rolla Hotel in Memphis as her family intends to buy it following her renovation evaluation.

Arriving at the hotel as a guest during Elvis Week, it isn't long until the manager, Tony Ortega, realizes her hidden intent at visiting, especially since she knows nothing of Elvis, which is the entire theme of this very unusual hotel. In the absence of the wealthy owner, Willodean Jackson, Tony should send Randa packing, but is drawn to her by some unknown reason and plays along until his boss arrives back home. Randa begins to feel a totally unexpected draw to the sexy, sober man. Before long they find themselves together more than apart and Randa is beginning to question her constant obedience to her father's wishes, which completely ignores what she herself wants. Unable to sway Willodean to soften towards selling, Randa returns home with the hot sex and longing for Tony set aside to convince her father to forget the Rock'n Rolla Hotel and let her manage a new hotel in Memphis. The idea rejected, Randa again feels worthless to the W Group and decides to make her own fate. Tony is kicking himself that he let Randa slip away and vows he will change it.

CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE is the second book I have read by this author and have loved this one as much as the first. Cheryl Harper is very talented and keeps the reader on their toes with her wit and amusing story telling. Her characters are so real to the reader that you find yourself living through their disappointments and joys. The story was a joy to read and amusing from page one to the end. This will have you on your toes keeping up with the energetic Randa. I definitely plan to read the other books in this Elvis and Memphis theme. Keep them coming!

Book Summary

As a former Marine, hotel manager Tony Ortega has plenty of experience assessing threats and the hotel's newest guest, Randa Whitmore, is a code red. Tall, blonde, and with legs for miles, she may look like his every fantasy, but he knows she's not really visiting for the famed Elvis Week. Though dangerously drawn to his new guest, Tony will do anything to protect his job...especially if it means sleeping with the enemy.

Business strategist Randa Whitmore never meant to be undercover in Memphis. In August. Sweating her expensive spa treatments away. But snagging another perfect hotel location for her father's empire means using all the tricks in her designer arsenal. And even though the sexy, tattooed manager seems oblivious to her charms, Randa's prepared to bring out the big guns – just so long as she can stay objective and out of Tony's muscled arms. After all, it's just business, right?

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