When an abandoned newborn arrives at the fire station with a note bearing his name, Jason Halliday's world turns upside down—and the only person he trusts to help navigate this unexpected parenthood is Laura, the pragmatic paramedic he's somehow never really seen before. As they care for baby Megan together, Jason discovers that Laura's quiet strength and genuine heart are far more intoxicating than any glamorous smile he's chased in the past, and their connection deepens in ways neither of them expected. But just when Jason realizes what truly matters, the possibility of the baby's mother returning threatens to shatter everything they've built. A tender, heartwarming story about finding love in the most unexpected places and learning that family isn't always what you planned for.

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Soft indie folk and warm acoustic pop that captures unexpected tenderness, quiet devotion, and the gentle spark of seeing someone new. Think Bon Iver, Lake Street Dive, and Noah Guthrie—vulnerable, hopeful, and deeply human.

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