The Harder They Fall
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"Thanks Jasmine. You were my last hope. I was considering just bringing Gracie to work with me, if you hadn't applied.'' I began. Both of us stood to shake hands. "You're a lifesaver.''
''As are you. You don't know how desperate I was myself,'' she replies, moving from the table and begins walking with me to the door.
''Then I guess we're both doctors,'' I joke. I wasn't sure if she got it based on the confused stare she was giving me. "You get it? Because, doctors save lives? Nevermind. You start Monday.'' I mumble, walking out of the cafe.
You're an idiot, Cole.
~~~
Cole Archer is a heartbroken, twenty-two-year-old father to his beautiful daughter, Gracie. Due to Gracie's behavior with her previous nannies it has been hard to find a nanny that will last longer than a week. That is until he discovers Jasmine Grayson. She is an attractive, strong, and independent woman. Everything Cole needs in his life.
Will she mend his broken heart?
Or is she nothing more than his daughter's nanny?
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