Martin Wesley’s job as a CFO is very stressful. All he seems to do lately is work, with no end in sight. But one morning he answers a knock on his door and comes face to face with a social worker and a sad little girl named Samantha Wesley ... his niece. Martin is her only next of kin, and he has no idea what to do.<br><br>In steps daycare worker Ryan Gentles, who is very understanding and helpful, and Martin is beyond grateful. It doesn't hurt that the man is cute as a button, too.<br><br>With his heart pulled in two directions, Martin has to make a choice: continue to be a pawn in his company's games or find a new purpose by taking care of his niece, quitting his job, and reaching out for a love he never thought possible.

Because of Sam

I carried her to the bedroom and laid her carefully under the covers I’d turned down. I tucked her in, and since I wasn’t sure if she’d like the light on at night or not, I left it on. If she was anything like her mom, she’d prefer it on while she slept. Louise had been afraid of the dark.


I stood back and watched Samantha for a moment. So tiny and precious. And now, my responsibility. What was I going to do?


Ryan followed me back into the living room and sat beside me on the couch. I placed my elbows on my thighs and let my head drop into my hands. “I don’t know what I’m doing, Ryan.”


“I think you’re doing just fine, Mr. Wesley.”


“Okay. So, Martin…can I ask you a question?”


“Sure.” I leaned back against the cushions and realized I was still wearing my suit, and there was a stain of some kind on my white shirt. Wonderful


Chapter 7