Wheeler Ridley is used to having men fall into his lap at a snap of his fingers. He's gorgeous, well-to-do, and absolutely clueless about commitment and what it takes to have a serious relationship. Which makes the fact that he wants such a thing with his relationship-phobic crush, Gregory Wang almost unheard of. And yet ...<br><br>Gregory runs the daycare center across the street from the gym owned by Wheeler, and he has a reputation in the tiny beach town for being the "ice queen." Although he's interested in Wheeler, Gregory refuses any overtures and leaves frustration in his wake.<br><br>When Wheeler saves the life of one of Gregory’s daycare kids, Gregory sees him in a new light. Together, they work to forge a new beginning: one man learning how to think with his heart; the other figuring out how to let the past go and let ... love.

Can't Buy His Love

I wasn’t as sore on Thursday, though I still ached a bit. I called Mrs. R. at home and asked if she could cover the front desk for my lunch “date” with Gregory. She was more than happy to have something to do. Maybe I would end up hiring her part time. She was available, more than qualified, and capable of handling the clients, most of whom she’d known since they were kids.


When Mrs. R. arrived, I explained a few things, made sure she had my cell phone number and then made my way across the street to the daycare center. The kids were sitting in groups at small tables in a side room. Gregory wore an apron and had just finished serving everyone. He and the staff settled the kids before leaving them to the joys of eating and loud conversation.


Gregory waved me to one of the larger tables where two plates were already waiting, filled with our food. “I’ll be right there,” he said before finishing his tasks.


Chapter 6