On paper, he's perfect. In real life, he's even better.From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, S.L. Scott, comes a new compelling Standalone Suspense Romance that has been called "Best of 2019" and "Heart-stoppingly Beautiful."Winter Nobleman is complicated. To say the least.It was supposed to be simple. Go to Paris, find a client’s daughter, and close a multi-million-dollar deal. Easy. Then I meet her. Stormy blue eyes, quick wit, and the secrets she keeps on the tip of her tongue make me forget my mission for a moment, or six, and why I’m in Paris in the first place—to bring her home. Distracted by her beauty, I fail to notice the others lurking with missions of their own.Bennett Everest is the twist I never saw coming. Talk about perfect timing.He steals my breath the first time I see him and breathes hope back into my heart. He’s a giant in my eyes, a king among men with patience and love to share in spades. Six foot three. Whiskey-colored eyes. Solid gold on the inside. Despite the dirty deeds of my past, he sees the person I am meant to be and not the person I have become. If the lies don’t kill us, will the truth set us free?ReviewThe Most Romantic Romance-Andrea, Goodreads."This book is for true lovers of romance! A unique, strong, feisty heroine. And the hero! Gah! He's an alpha hero that you willFall Head-Over-Heelsfor."-USA Today and Washington Post Bestselling Author, Adriana LockeFrom the first page to the last I was caught in SL Scott's masterful web.Sharp. Savvy. Intense. Beautiful.-New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Melanie MorelandFlawlessly written and beautiful. -Staci, GoodreadsTheir story wasUniqueand so incredible. -Staci, GoodreadsStellarwriting and plot that you instantly connect with. Force of Nature was everything I love in a story and more. -LitlJen, GoodreadsThis wasMAGIC. -Ri, GoodreadsThis book Rocked My Worldwith such force. -Barbara, GoodreadsHeart-stoppingly beautiful story that completelyBlew Me Away. -LitlJen, GoodreadsThis book takes you on anEmotional Journeyof self discovery, self forgiveness and tenacity. -Paulette, GoodreadsOne of myFavorites of 2019. -Paulette, GoodreadsOne of my favorite aspects of this book is theFresh and Original Dialogue. -Paulette, GoodreadsThis is theMOST ROMANTIC Romantic Suspense I've ever read! You must read about Winter and Bennett! It's written with so much heart! -Barbara, FBBennett is so so sexy and romantic. He'sTHE Best Book Boyfriend. -Barbara, GoodreadsForce of Nature is a suspenseful,Thrilling, sexy, and romantic love story which isNot to be Missed. -LitlJen, GoodreadsWow......just W.O.W!!!! -LitlJen, GoodreadsBennett Everest is self-assured, strong and passionate. Such anExtraordinary Heroneeds an equallySpectacular Heroineand you will not be disappointed in Winter Nobleman. -Liz, GoodreadsWinter is aBreath of Fresh Airheroine that I needed to read about. -Liz, GoodreadsFresh andCompelling. -Liz, GoodreadsHold onto your horses on this edge of your seatThrill of a Lifetime Ride! -Clare, GoodreadsFrom the AuthorOn paper, he's perfect. In real life, he's even better.From the Inside FlapSneak PeekBennettWinter doesn't make it twenty steps past the bistro before I toss money on the table and dash after her. She seemed serene in pink, but the woman has some bite to her bark. I like it.It's easy to be distracted by her, but I'm here for a reason.One reason only--to get her home so her dad will sign the media contract--but watching her walk down the avenue like she has no intention of leaving Paris anytime soon really makes me wonder again why he's alarmed.Dressed in fitted black pants, she whips around on pink flats and plants her hand on her hip. "Are you following me?"I stop with a good ten feet between us. Looking around, I reply, "I assume I'm free to walk wherever I want in France like I am in the States?""You are.""Awesome." I close the gap and stand next to her."But you can't follow me.""All right.""Good," she says with a curt nod of her head. When she starts walking, I do too. Then she stops and glares at me. "I said you can't follow me.""I'm not.""Then what are you doing, Mr. Everest?""Walkingwithyou.""I don't want you walking with me.""Fine.""Good. Fine." She starts walking, and I keep pace next to her. Her arms fly out, and she yells, "What are you doing?""Walkingbesideyou."Her hands ball at her sides and she starts what sounds like swearing up a storm in French.Feisty."Can you walk . . . not beside me?""If that's what you'd like.""That's what I'd like.""Okay, but only if you tell me what the title of your favorite song is.""You don't even know my name, and you want to know my favorite song?""Yes, I do." I push my hands into the pockets of my pants."Why?""I think knowing a person's favorite song, or movie, or even dessert tells more about them than their name. It's more intimate.""So Everest doesn't represent the man? It represents your ego instead?"Her quick wit has me grinning. "My ego aside, my surname represents me in many ways, but it doesn't make up the whole of me."She begins a slow stroll, and this time, she doesn't seem bothered by my presence. "Winter." Turning to glance back at me, she slows as if she wants me to catch up, so I do. Then we continue walking side by side."Winter," I repeat for no other reason than I want to hear how it sounds in the evening air."That's my name."My attention darts her way, her words a reminder that she doesn't know who I am. I'm not sure what to say. I hate lying and, more so, starting in a place that could only lead to regret. I stop walking, pulling my hands from my pockets. "Winter?"She turns back, her expression softening with a smile. "Yes, Mr. Everest?"I should tell her.I need to tell her.I can't lie to her.I shouldn't.There's such an innocence about this moment we're sharing that I don't want to ruin it. Her smile grows as her blue eyes narrow in question. "Are you coming?" she asks."I thought you didn't want me to follow you?""I don't, but I haven't minded your silent company next to me."Something is so captivating about this woman that I'm willing to play the role of her quiet companion to steal more time alone with her.