So Long: Bad Boy Next Door

I didn’t meet Adam face to face, more like—face to who-ha…

When my terrorist of a kitten escaped early one morning, I forgot to put pants on before I raced out to catch her. Of course, I had to climb a tree to get the little booger. I almost had her when this gorgeous man is suddenly below me. From his vantage point he could see, well— everything … I can just see the headline: Woman Chases Cat Commando Style, Gets Caught by Ex-commando.

Turns out he’s my new neighbor and a bona fide pain in my ass, even if he’s a pleasure everywhere else. Adam Hardick might hide behind his beard and sunglasses, but I see through him—he’s chronically and purposefully single and just looking for trouble.

And now his eyes are trained on my side of the fence.

I won’t let another Mr. Wrong fool me.

Years ago, I thought I’d found my Mr. Right—then he turned wrong , and ran off with my best friend. After my divorce, I swore off love, romance, and smooth-talking, tattooed, bad boys.

Until him .

It doesn’t matter that Adam is sexier than any man I’ve ever known, or that he’s hiding a mysterious injury from his service overseas. I need stability, responsibility, and someone who can love me and my three-year-old daughter.

I can’t risk another broken heart. But when our innocent fling becomes an accidental pregnancy, our relationship isn’t just for fun anymore.

Can I trust a committed bachelor to become a devoted daddy ?

Sometimes the best romance is the one you never expected.