The Driver's Seat: A McNeal Love Story

Joanna Marie McNeal (Joey), is a no-nonsense woman. As the oldest, she feels the most pressure for the company to succeed, the most pressure to make her father proud. She is bossy, overbearing, and always serious. She is also the Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, with a personality that means she never takes no for an answer—which has been excellent for the company. Joanna doesn’t have very much time for men; she’s never found one that could crack her serious shell, or put up with her “work first” personality. She hides behind a mask of a self-assured career woman; she won’t get close to anyone because she’s afraid of losing her hard-won control.

Joanna meets Ryan Spalding, a smooth, fast-talking race car driver. Ryan is the best in the business, setting records for his fast driving and recognized for his daring and dangerous antics on the track and his fun, carefree personality off the track. He bought a new house and his decorator recommended McNeal linens, but they’re so exclusive that he hasn’t been able to find them anywhere. Ryan only wants the best, so he decides to go see Joanna himself and arrange a deal for the linens for his home. Joanna immediately sees him as a threat to her serious nature; he immediately tries to get her to lose control. Sparks fly fast for the two opposites, and even though Ryan is positive he has found his dream woman, convincing Joanna is an uphill battle.