A grumpy single dad and his coach's free-spirited daughter clash when she's hired as his nanny for the summer, but their bickering quickly transforms into something neither of them expected. Kai's convinced Miller is too wild and temporary to let into his carefully controlled life, while Miller is determined to remind this burnt-out baseball star how to actually live—even as she tries not to let him and his adorable son steal her heart. With only two months on the clock and both of them scared of getting caught falling for each other, they'll have to decide if some connections are worth breaking their own rules for. Perfect for anyone who loves a slow-burn romance full of charm, humor, and the kind of chemistry that makes you believe in second chances.

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