Publisher's Synopsis
Layla Hart is a driven and dedicated nurse, throwing herself into her work with an almost manic intensity. She pulls double shift after double shift, refusing to give herself any time for a social life. It's her way of coping with the deep-seated trauma from her childhood that still haunts her every day. Though she makes time for her little sister and best friend, Layla has sworn off men after the devastating betrayal of her ex. Layla catches the eye of a handsome and commanding boss when she cares for his daughter. Little does she know, this will not be their only encounter. As fate would have it, their paths continue to cross and their undeniable chemistry eventually leads to a steamy romance. However, this new man comes with his own set of complications and baggage that Layla isn't sure she can handle.
Largo, a single father to a beautiful three-year-old daughter, has always put her above everything else in his life. The death of his daughter's mother during childbirth left him broken and wary of opening his heart to anyone. But when his daughter falls ill and he rushes to the emergency room, he is struck by the most stunning woman he's ever seen. Their paths cross again later, and Largo knows he must take a chance and make a move. As a father and a street king, he never imagined finding someone who could capture his heart so completely. Now with Layla in his life, he must navigate the delicate balance of being a father and deciding if she should be a part of his daughter's life as well. Gradually learning one another the couple each had their own struggles and obstacles to overcome, but they both knew that love was what they needed most in their lives. Would they yield to their fears and let their past traumas destroy their chances at happiness? Or would they take a leap of faith and open themselves up to the love that they both needed?
