Meant to Be Mine by Ashlee Mallory

Avery Barry’s personal life is as organized, predictable, and drama-free as her professional life. Personal connections? Minimal. Drama? Nonexistent. Until tragedy strikes, leaving her as the would-be guardian to an eleven-month-old baby. Goodbye, predictability. Hello, chaos.

Laid-back adventurer Conner Brooks would sooner rappel down a cliff than commit to anything longer than a one-night stand. He prefers to wing his way through life with little responsibility or risk of disappointing anyone. The last thing he needs is a fiercely independent and stubborn woman and a baby thrown into his life—and his house—reminding him of all his shortcomings.

But through the chaos of diaper changing and late-night crying jags, meddling family, and an undeniable attraction they fight to deny, Avery and Conner might just find that this new life, with all of its unpredictability and responsibility, might be exactly the life they always wanted. If they’re willing to take a chance.