\nMen view love as a game. One you can walk away from.\n \n \n\n \nAt least that's what the men in my life have taught me. My dad ran off when I was young, and just when I thought I was getting my own happily ever after, my ex left me on my own with two kids.\n \n \n\n \nTrying to pick up the pieces, I move to a small town where I can have help from my children's grandparents. I think I know what to expect from small-town life. Until I meet my new neighbor.\n \n \n\n \nKnox Madigan. Local hero. Great smile. So hot I'm sure I'd be burned if I got too close.\n \n \n\n \nLiterally. He and my kids are in a major prank war. From whoopie cushions in my bed to snapping fireworks under my front door mat, I've witnessed it all. But I can't hold it against him because my kids are smiling more than I've seen since their dad left. \n \n \n\n \nEvery meddling person in this town thinks we'd be the perfect match, but I know better.\n \n \n\n \nHistory's shown men view love as a game, and he's an expert. But I can't afford to play with my heart again. Especially since it's not just my heart on the line.\n