Merlion and the Bay - Karyn Workman

Laramie Holden is a fighter. Despite tragic events in her past, she claws her way up the corporate ladder to become the youngest female partner at a San Francisco law firm. A self-professed workaholic, Laramie lands in Singapore to facilitate a business deal for a new luxury hotel, but first she is mandated to take a much needed vacation. With the demands of her career, Laramie never seems to find the time to date-but that is all about to change.

In just four years, Akihiro Amori has created a tremendously successful hotel and spa that has become the standard in Singapore and Southeast Asia. He has never been distracted from his professional goals-that is, until Laramie Holden checks into his hotel. Mesmerized by her natural beauty, Akihiro asks Laramie out on a date and ignites a passionate romance. But when Laramie discovers Akihiro is hiding a secret, the trust she once shared with him is destroyed. As she leaves Singapore with nothing but a suitcase and a broken heart, Akihiro wills himself to forget her.

With a vast ocean dividing them, only time will tell if the love Laramie and Akihiro created in just thirteen days will triumph over shattered promises.