No one expects their one-night stand to become their fierce protector—or their happily ever after. But it's not impossible…right?

All that retired Navy SEAL Ledger Bell wanted to do was fight his personal demons in solitude. But when his military brothers needed help securing their Montana ranch, he had their six. He was ready for anything. Anything except the smart, sexy veterinarian he had the hottest night of his life with…and the bombshell she drops on him…

Just because Demi wasn't planning to get pregnant doesn't mean she can't handle a baby. She has a career she loves, a good salary, and a solid home. So, she doesn't plan to ask her overprotective baby daddy for anything. Especially since his kisses make her forget he's the worst emotional bet she could ever make…

When danger finds its way to Demi's doorstep, Ledger knows there are no limits to what he'll do to protect her. But can he open his heart enough to become the kind of man she deserves? That remains to be seen…