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Lucas Carter is the king of Memphis in more ways than one. He dominates every aspect of his life and has a zero tolerance for any matter of inconvenience. That is, until he discovers he's a father. A single father at that. In order to stay king of his city and maneuver through parenthood successfully, he leaves his pride where he found his kid and asks for help.
Harleigh Hale is a stunning housewife and remarkable at-home preschool teacher. While she loves providing the ultimate learning experience for her best friends' children, she can't help but long for her own. As her marriage comes to a close due to her unfulfilled wishes, she meets Lucas who offers her the opportunity of a lifetime.
Now, as simple as this sounds, you should know this story is nothing short of an adventure. Relationships--new and old--are scrutinized, severed, and sealed as the two come together. Secrets are exposed, and lines are crossed. In the end of it all, they've only got one shot.
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