Claimed By Dad's Best Friend

She was never supposed to want him,
But her dad’s best friend is everything she’s ever needed.
Older, steady, the kind of man who carries his pride like armor, and his feelings like a secret he’s buried too deep.
He’s not prepared for the woman Violet has become, and he’s definitely not prepared for the way she looks at him like he’s the only place she’s ever felt safe.
She’s the one temptation he’s sworn to avoid. The one line he promised he’d never cross.
But when he needs a nanny to help with his kids, she’s the first volunteer.
He can’t say no, and now he’s done pretending he can stay away.

Author’s Note: This story features a possessive, obsessive, touch-her-and-die older hero, a soft virgin heroine, an age gap, and a dad’s best friend dynamic that gets messy fast. Ultra-high heat, no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed HEA.