<p>When Lexi Burke escaped the remnants of a cold winter in Chicago for the beaches of Kauai, it wasn&rsquo;t a random vacation. She left the hectic pace of Burke Enterprises behind with enough money to retire at age thirty-two, intent on settling into the idyllic existence of island life. Until she met local photographer Derek Mitchell&mdash;a talented man with a grudge against rich tourists.&nbsp;<br />
From art night to snorkeling lessons, hiking, and chopping coconuts, Lexi can&rsquo;t talk herself out of spending time with the handsome, hardworking man who knows the value of every dollar. She also can&rsquo;t find a way to tell him the truth about herself. But then Derek is selected to help in a benefit at a masquerade ball as one of the eligible bachelors up for auction. Lexi must decide whether to wear a mask or unveil her true self and risk losing Derek&rsquo;s trust and a chance at love.</p>