Smarting from his recent divorce, newly single attorney Mike Conroy wanted only one thing—to be the best dad ever. And if that meant he needed to lead a life of celibacy, he could handle that.

Until he met his new next-door neighbor, that is.

Flame-haired Amanda Scott was as passionate as the color of her hair—and as determined as Mike to be a fantastic parent to her daughter. Not only was the rugged Mike her polar opposite, but she'd also sworn off the opposite sex for keeps. But sometimes love can be as close as right next door….