A London Affair

Originally titled, A Night at the Rosemont. This is Mary Oldham's second Golden Heart Finalist with the Romance Writers of America. A Secret Shared, a Life Reclaimed, and a Love That Refuses to Die A London Affair is the fourth installment in the Hotel Baron Series, serving as a compelling prequel that finally uncovers the intense, long-hidden love story of Rebecca Stark and Mitchell Wilder. Six years ago, a spirited game of Monopoly sparked a connection between Rebecca, the savvy and competitive daughter of hotel baron Garrison Stark, and Mitch, her brother Alex's best friend. Two weeks before Mitch's departure to start a new career in London, the two shared a secret, passionate encounter that would leave an indelible mark on both of their lives. Fast forward to the present: Mitch is now a high-level executive at Donovan Security in London, engaged to the boss’s daughter and settled into a life of "vanilla" stability. His world is turned upside down when Rebecca—now a brilliant MBA graduate—arrives in London to interview for a position at his firm. The "fine-aged whiskey" of their past connection proves impossible to ignore, forcing Mitch to confront years of longing and the realization that he is about to marry the wrong woman. But their second chance at happiness is immediately put to the ultimate test. When Mitch is sent on a high-stakes security mission to the Middle East, his helicopter is shot down, leaving him captive in a dangerous terrain. Back in London, a devastated but determined Rebecca must navigate a world of international suspense while guarding a life-changing secret of her own.