Blossoms of Love (California Passions, 1)

Her love may be the ultimate prize… 

Greer Courtland and her family have been designing floats for Pasadena's Rose Parade all her life—but have rarely had a client as determined as Daniel Torres. The talk show host intends to win the prize for best float in a much-publicized charity wager. As they spend time together, he makes it clear that he intends to win Greer, too. But the former Rose Parade queen isn't dazzled by wealth and fame—even when delivered in a sexy and sensual package. 

From the moment he invites her on his show, Daniel is enthralled by Greer. Beautiful, effervescent and talented, she keeps him grounded in a way no one ever has before. But as their relationship becomes tabloid fodder, Greer backs away. And unless he's willing to be vulnerable and expose his heart, Daniel risks letting wonderful possibilities of forever float away…