Carter Maddox
When Carter reluctantly hires a live-in nanny to help care for his daughter, he expects just another set of hands, nothing more. But what arrives is someone capable and nothing like the women who usually come knocking on his door. As daily routines blur into quiet, shared moments and tension builds like a coming storm, Carter finds himself faced with something he never planned for: wanting more. Carter doesn't open up easily. He's guarded, a man of few words, but there's depth under the surface. He may seem cold at first: aloof, distant, even grumpy, but he notices everything. He doesn't flirt, but when he feels, it's deep, unspoken, and raw. She will slowly pull out his warmth, his loyalty, and maybe... his heart.