An ember smolders. A spark ignites.The flame burns out of control. A half-baked proposal blurted in a moment of desperation creates tension between Trystan and Easton. Sexual tension. Balancing their new co-parent duties is the simple part of the equation. It’s the scorching heat and undeniable chemistry they share that’s destined to cause friction. With their desperation for a match driving them, the friends and co-parents add another element to their already complicated list of duties. Benefits. Their entanglement has all the makings of a fairy tale ending, if you’re an optimist. For a pessimist, though, it only means the price is too high. Are they willing to risk the happiness of their children on a maybe? **

The birth of Violet brings with it the life-saving cord blood Cameron needs, but it also makes Trystan think deeply about his life. Their life. Seeing Easton provide the legal signature for Cam’s medical paperwork brings him to his knees—literally. With his heart propelling him, he spends the next month reaching for the future. “A surprise,” he sputters. “Are you fucking crazy?”“Either incredibly stupid or the most romantic fucker ever.” But just as their final happily ever after is within their grasp, a ghost from Trystan’s past rears her ugly head, threatening everything they’ve built. Using the power of the media, Kennedy begins a campaign to take what doesn’t belong to her and rip the fairy tale to shreds. Will the family survive the repercussions? **