Neck & neck

"Professional party planner Natalie Beckett is coming down to the wire on a Kentucky Derby party she's putting together, one that will make or break the fledgling event-coordinating business. There's only one way to ensure her soiree will be the most talked about Derby Eve party of the year: get reclusive video game creator/billionaire Russell Mullholland to attend. But how can she even get out of the gate with Russell's gorgeous bodyguard, Finn Guthrie, blocking the way? ... "--P. [4] of cover.