I was the girl next door...with a few extra pounds. My job was demanding and kept me on my toes, but when I was deep in a case, it left me little time for relationships. And because of that, I had some complaints in the bedroom.

What I wanted was for someone to teach me to be a better lover. I needed someone I trusted with my body without the fear of falling in love and someone who wasn't looking for anything more than sex. And I needed a man who knew how to use his body.

That was where Cade Nichols came in. He was my older brother's best friend and anti-commitment. And my brother just challenged him to sleep with only one woman for one month. I offered to help Cade win that bet-as long as he helped me learn my way around the big C.

What I didn't bet on was life not going as planned.