Feisty tomboy Samantha Hopewell wasn't themarrying kind--and neither was her handsomenew housemate, Italian speedboat driver Niccolò Verdini. But when the sexy, oh-so-charming playboy was nearly killed in an accident,Sam reluctantly found herself playing nursemaiduntil her mother's infamous godson recovered. Nic couldn't deny his attraction to his beautifulcaregiver, nor could he ignore the buriedemotions she stirred. When an unexpectedmedical diagnosis gave Sam only a short timeto get pregnant and have the child she'd alwaysdreamed of, Nic volunteered for the job. Wouldtheir marriage, born of necessity, help them findthe love and family they'd always wanted?