Erin Nicholas

New Orleans firefighter, Caleb Moureu had to trade body shots and hot all-nighters for sippy cups and actual up-all-night fevers when his sister was killed, leaving his niece in his care. But two years in, he's definitely got the hang of this fatherhood thing. Of course, he couldn't do it without nanny-turned-friend and fellow single parent, Lexi. Because of her, things have always been pretty easy.Getting pregnant and going it alone wasn't in Lexi's plans, but thanks to Caleb, she's doing okay. He's helped her out with everything from diapers to car repairs over the years. So, when she suddenly needs a place to live, of course Caleb steps up. That's just what he does. This is a simple favor, like everything else.Until a hot kiss, the very first night under the same roof-of course- changes everything...

Logan Trahan is one of the French Quarter's hottest bartenders. A sexy southern boy whose needs are simple: make a living running his family bar, make sure everyone who walks through the doors has a great time--especially the single female tourists--and not take anything too seriously. And then Dana Doucet catches his attention. Dana is a widowed mom of two who's doing it all. And doing it well, thank you very much.But even a super-mom isn't fully immune to sexy, persistent southern charm. So yeah, one night she finally gave in to Logan's naughty flirtations after--ironically--nine months. And now, they're stuck with each other forever. Or at least for the next eighteen years, eight months, and one week. But no problem. She can definitely deal with another child. That's easy compared to handling the gorgeous New Orleans playboy who is suddenly all in on the idea of fatherhood and family.

Psychologist Maya Goodwin is a martial arts expert who is obsessed with superheroes. She has found a way to combine her two passions in her business by teaching martial arts, self-defense, and fitness classes to adults as Maya, and martial arts and lessons in self-esteem, doing the right thing, and what bravery really means to kids as the Purple Flash. And she's the perfect person to help Dr. Alex Nolan relate to and connect with the ten year old son he's only just met...

Sophia Birch loves nothing more than the spotlight--as long as she's playing a part. A theater geek from an early age, Sophia now runs a little hole in the wall theater that feeds her love... even if it sometimes makes it hard to feed herself! And then one night it all nearly goes up in smoke. Desperate to save her dream, Sophia won't leave the building until hot firefighter Finn Marshall carries her out over his shoulder...

Big, hot Sapphire Falls cop Scott Hansen, is the source of Peyton Wells' dirtiest daydreams.He has only one fault in her opinion...he's crazy about her.Scott knows Peyton didn't exactly grow up with the best role models for strong, healthy relationships but he's willing to use anything necessary to prove her wrong... even hand cuffs. *wink wink*She's all in on the handcuffs, but why does he have to keep using the R word? Relationships are firmly on her avoid-at-all-costs list. Why can't the guy just be happy with no-strings sex?But, when Scott's injured on the job, Peyton can't stand the idea of anyone but her playing nurse-and Scott sees the perfect opportunity to show her that a relationship with him can be the best time she's ever had. Even if it means staying out of her bed until she's ready to commit to something as simple as a damned movie date.But nothing with Peyton is ever easy. After all, he doesn't call her Trouble for nothing...