Who would have thought that the arrogant jerk who tormented me in high school would turn into the sexiest man alive? Definitely not me. But life is full of surprises, especially when you’re thrown into the deep end with your brother’s best friend.

Ethan, the ex-Navy SEAL turned MMA gym owner, is a walking contradiction. One moment he’s a gruff, no-nonsense alpha male, and the next, he’s a tender-hearted dad, completely smitten with his little girl. And then there’s me, the awkward kid who blossomed into a woman he can’t seem to ignore.

Being his nanny was supposed to be a temporary fix, a way to help him out while he navigates a nasty divorce. But as the days turned into weeks, our connection deepened, and the lines between employer and employee blurred. One scorching night, we crossed the line, and everything changed.

The aftermath was a whirlwind of emotions. Guilt, desire, and fear collided, creating a perfect storm of chaos. We were both caught in a tangled web of our own making, and the stakes were high. His custody battle was already a minefield, and adding our forbidden love to the mix was like pouring gasoline on a fire.

But the truth is, I can’t deny the magnetic pull between us. His touch ignites a fire within me that I can’t extinguish. And the way he looks at me, like I’m the only woman in the world, makes me weak in the knees.

We know we shouldn’t be together. Logic tells us to run far, far away. But our hearts have other plans. This is a battle for love, a fight against the odds, and a test of our will.

Can we overcome the past and build a future together, or will the weight of our mistakes tear us apart? Only time will tell.

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