First published 1999
Cal Langtry built his fortune in Texas oil, but nothing prepared him for the shock of learning he has a child. The wealthy bachelor faces his biggest challenge yet when unexpected fatherhood lands on his doorstep. He turns to Sara, his reliable assistant, for help navigating the mysteries of parenting. Sara has always maintained professional boundaries with her demanding boss, but teaching Cal how to care for a child changes everything between them. As Cal struggles to become the father his child needs, Sara finds herself drawn to a side of him she never knew existed. The lessons extend far beyond diaper changes and bedtime stories. Cal must learn to put someone else's needs first, while Sara discovers that the man she thought she knew has depths that surprise her. Their professional relationship transforms as they work together to create a family, forcing both to confront feelings they never expected to develop.
Genres: romance, family-life, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Texas
Period: 21st-century
243 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Harlequin