Jack Carter was a man of simple needs—his job as a graphic designer, his Friday night beers with the guys, and his peaceful, commitment-free bachelor life. That is, until Olivia Hayes moved in next door.
She was confident, charming, and stunning—think Hollywood actress meets PTA president. She was also, as he soon learned, the mother of a college-aged daughter and a walking, talking temptation.
"You know, you stare a lot," Olivia teased one morning as she watered her plants.
Jack nearly choked on his coffee. "I—uh—I wasn't staring. Just… appreciating the landscaping."
She smirked. "Mmm. Sure."
And that was how it started. Harmless flirting, the occasional shared bottle of wine, and a growing tension that neither of them wanted to acknowledge—until one wild night changed everything.