The Evergreen Lake Series

How exactly did I end up as the nanny for the single dad next door?

Life isn’t going exactly how I thought it would. Currently jobless, with a string of cheaters in my rear-view mirror, I did what any sensible woman in my shoes would do: I ran.

Straight to Evergreen Lake, a place I swore I’d never visit again.

Helping my aunt at her beloved flower shop while I got my act together was one thing. Agreeing to help her neighbor take care of the infant he had custody of? That was another. Did I mention he’s smoking hot? And a firefighter? Or that we just had a one-night stand?

Cole and I agreed to put what happened behind us while I helped him look after Joy. Only that was before lines blurred and passions ignited. He doesn't do forever, doesn't believe in it, doesn't think he deserves it. I have no intentions of staying in Evergreen Lake past Christmas, but I can’t help asking myself—what if?

Potential triggers: death of friends/parents (discussed but in past/off page); abusive/neglectful childhood (discussed but in past/off page)