They were the best of friends in college but after going off into the world their lives drastically changed. Now, Dylan James, in-house counsel for a D.C. lobbyist firm is once again face-to-face with Cristine Palmer, defense attorney from New York. The passion that had been on a low simmer because of prior relationships is now on full blast. But Dylan has a dark side that he's certain Cristine will not understand. Cristine has not come this far to walk away from her feelings for Dylan again, so following him to Chicago and bidding for the lover she's always dreamed of is her only option.This novella is part of the Distinguished Gentlemen Series. It is 1 of 14 novellas that are connected by an event - The Southlake Park Bachelor Auction at the Book Euphoria Weekend Block Party.Here is a list of all the books in this The Alpha Bid by Ty YoungThe Rival Bid by Reese RyanThe Reluctant Bid by Sheryl ListerLosing the Bid by Suzette RiddickInvitation to Bid by Angela SealsThe Contingency Bid by Sherelle GreenThe Renegade Bid by Kelsey GreenThe Birthday Bid by Suzette D. HarrisonAn Outlandish Bid by E.J. BrockA Bid on Forever by Joy AverySwitched At Bid by Nicole FallsThe Closing Bid by Elle WrightThe Bid Catcher by Anita DavisEach novella can be read as a standalone, so please do not feel as if you are committed to purchasing and reading each novella in the series. However, I can safely say that you might be missing out on 14 fantastic stories if you don't.