A woman raised to believe all men are trouble finds herself living in the pool house of Will Perry—a grumpy pro hockey player and single dad who scrambles her carefully ordered life in the best possible way. What starts as a nanny gig meant to pay off student loans becomes something far more complicated when the tension between them becomes impossible to ignore, and Will makes an offer she can't refuse: let him teach her everything she's been missing. She's convinced she can keep things professional and guard her heart, but as midnight fantasies turn into stolen moments, she discovers that some lessons are harder to learn than others—especially when they involve falling for the one person her mother warned her about. This is a delicious slow-burn romance full of grumpy charm, found family, and the kind of heat that makes you believe a man really can be different.

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Sultry R&B and indie pop with simmering tension—think late-night confessions and electric chemistry. Blend moody alternative rock with sensual slow burns. Capture the push-pull of guarded hearts melting, forbidden attraction, and the vulnerability beneath gruff exteriors. Contemporary vibes with undeniable heat.