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

It’s been so long since we’ve seen each other. I don’t blame you for not wanting contact with the past. The things we went through were punishment enough, and the sight of me probably wouldn’t help at all.


I’ve never…I’ve never thankedyou, Martin, for protecting me that day when Dad tried to hurt me. You took all his rage and will bear the scars he gave you for the rest of your life. I have to live with that, but you, even more so.


You hate him as much as I do, I know. But time has eased some of that rage in me, especially after the birth of Sam. She is my light, Martin. The one good thing that I’ve done in this world.


As I lie here, dying, I think of you and know you probably need that light, too. If I know anything about you, it’s that you hate yourself for being the spitting image of Dad. But just because you share his genetics doesn’t mean you are him.


Chapter 8