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Lisa McCormick has every tournament timed to the minute, every bracket color-coded, and zero patience for chaos. When the casino’s flagship event falters, management parachutes in its most unpredictable variable: Caleb, a gorgeous, reckless gambler whose “go with your gut” style gives Lisa hives. Babysitting him was not in her rescue plan. But the numbers don’t lie—and Lisa’s models start flagging a pattern that smells like sabotage. To save the tournament (and their jobs), the rule-book queen and the risk-taking rogue strike a truce: her precision plus his people-reading instincts.

Tori Fields isn't the adventurous type. As a lifestyle journalist, she prefers reporting from behind her laptop rather than getting tangled up in the chaos of city life. But when she's tasked with reviewing L.A.'s most famous bungalows for an edgy magazine feature, Tori finds herself on a whirlwind road trip with the last person she expects—Jamie Rivera, a rugged surfer with a knack for challenging her comfort zone. From vintage hideaways in Venice Beach to glittering retreats in Hollywood, Tori and Jamie navigate a hilarious string of mishaps, chance encounters, and sizzling chemistry.