Maggie Tyson is a single mom with an adorable, precocious 4-year-old daughter. Maggie's ex-husband Jake, who never intending to be a father and who has no care for his daughter, is in prison but he vows to get even with Maggie for testifying against him. She relocates to New York City to work nights at Westlake Security with her sister Kat. She also attends classes during the day to earn Chef status. Maggie's entire life is centered on her beautiful daughter "Cece," and no one stands in the way of her love and care of her child. One evening, inquisitive Cece wanders across the hall from Westlake chasing Herb, her pet mouse, into Gateway Enterprises.

Since his father's death, Rick Stone spends all his time working and has no plans for a family of his own. In fact, his only use for women is to relieve his sexual stress before he moves on. But the impulsive child has her own ideas and steals his heart at the first "hello." Yet when he lays eyes on Maggie, the stirrings in his body are more than physical. Unfortunately, she knows Rick's the sort of man she intends to avoid at all costs. As their feelings grow, Rick's domineering grandfather creates a diversion, and a blast from the past threatens Maggie. Rick refuses to give up the two auburn beauties that have stumbled into his life for fear he will surely have his heart broken. Convincing Maggie to see things his way may take special maneuvers on his part.

C.C. Koen will nurture your soul and inspire love through her endearing characters, especially Cece, a child you will be unable to forget. Falling completely in love with Cece, Rick is a man losing his heart first to an adorable child. Maggie is a mother every child would be privileged to have. With the one priority being Cece, Maggie's life revolves around her daughter. They had me at the first few pages, and this child stole not only Rick's heart, but mine as well. This is a most delightful tale of heart-warming love that is guaranteed to warm every reader's heart. A do-not-miss read if you can have your heart stolen by a child.