Was this just an elaborate seduction plan?

Verity Lacey wasn't sure why Luc Garcia had lured her to the sunny Dominican Republic on the pretense of work. There were no catering jobs, as he had promised. In fact, he only expected her to lie in the sun.

But Verity couldn't trust Luc--or herself. Not after what had happened the first time they'd met, when she'd been engaged to his best friend.... Now that Edward was dead, she couldn't help but wonder if Luc was being so attentive out of a sense of responsibility or guilt.
Whatever his reasons, there was no way Verity could relax around Luc. Not when sparks flew every time they were together.