Katy needs a nanny for her son Jake when her regular babysitter has a personal crisis. The ten year old boy has already contacted the unknown downstairs neighbor through Morse Code, and Katy is surprised to find that the single man is giving her son Rice Krispie Treats. It's a rather bizarre "first meet" that left me feeling a little uncomfortable. If I were a single mother, I'm not sure I'd be so understanding about the man downstairs befriending my ten year old. Anyway, the relationship progresses and Katy increases her work out of town on the weekends. She has a jerk of an ex-husband. The neighbor, Royce, lost his hand in a welding accident and sometimes struggles to accomplish ordinary tasks. His biggest struggle comes in caring for Jake's hiking injury. Royce is convinced he's not good in an emergency. I found this rather odd, also, because I like competent heroes. However, in the end, Katy forgives him and they live happily ever after. This book was attypical of many Superromances, IMHO, because there is absolutely no subplot or anything going on except the everyday lives of these neighbors, so if you're looking for drama or intrigue, this is not the book for you. If you like ordinary people stories, however, it is well written.
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