Set Sail by E. A. Hemingway

Sick of her demanding paralegal work and failed dating life in NYC, timid Gabrielle Taylor, after much cajoling, embarks on a Singles Cruise with her best friend. She decided to leave caution to the wind and let Carpe Diem be her motto. Billionaire and playboy Julius Pierce is persuaded onto the same cruise to get away from a brewing sexual harassment charge and decides to use a phony persona while on board. His best friend tags along and they intend to enjoy their week of food, overflowing drinks and plenty of single women. Gabrielle and Julius' attraction is immediate and they instantly partake in a lurid affair, though he must continue to lie in order to keep his identity concealed. After returning from their cruise, Gabrielle is pulled back to the grueling work at her law firm for an emergency meeting only to find her firm represents Julius Pierce in his harassment lawsuit. With his identity now revealed, Gabrielle is heartbroken and furious that she was duped. With his cover now blown, Julius must convince not only Gabrielle that his feelings for her were genuine but that he is also innocent from scandal.