Jake pulled at the collar off his tux repeatedly, trying to stop the choking sensation of wearing a bow tie, and ignored the glances his way. He had been here only minutes, and already showing up single attracted way too much attention, probably because he had never come to an event dateless.

He could feel the judgmental and surprised looks from the array of rich and minor celebrities in the ballroom less than an hour after opening, and he already hated it here.

“Hola!” Leila ...