***TRIGGER WARNING*** If you are sensitive to the devastation drug use/addiction can bring to innocent family members such as children, this book may not be suitable for you. Proceed with caution.

"I'm what you'd call a good girl."

Though "boring girl" might be more accurate, as far as Serena Daniels is concerned. Working as a pediatric nurse, she's not exactly knee-deep in eligible bachelors, and the most exciting thing she's done lately is mix her colors with her whites. The last time she asked a man out, he stood her up, then didn't bother to contact her for weeks. Clearly, she isn't the only one who thinks she's boring.

"Just how bad could this good girl get?"

Life is a string of crazy messes and brilliant moments for real estate mogul Lorenzo Salvatore, and he never knows which one he's going to get next. On the one hand, he's got a traumatized son who is his whole world. On the other, he's got the smart-mouthed nurse he stood up. Getting back into Serena's good graces will be tough, but with those bedroom eyes and killer legs becoming the center of his fantasies, he won't stop until he gets her right where he wants her—in bed.

The bad and the good

Getting together with Lorenzo would definitely liven up Serena's life, but Lorenzo's made it clear that he and his son are a package deal. When it seems that all Lorenzo wants is a new mother for his boy, will Serena be willing to settle for that, when her heart wants so much more?

50,000 words

***This novel is a standalone romance featuring characters first introduced in HOUSE OF PAYNE: SAGE. While an ex-wife is mentioned, there are no love triangles (because I frigging hate them and they make me stabby), no cheating, and no cliffhangers. HEA guaranteed. Due to adult language and sexual content, this novel is not intended for people under the age of eighteen.***