Stripped Down

Single mom and makeup artist Natalie Carras doesn't date. The last time she did, she ended up pregnant and alone. Determined to escape her past, she is focused on giving her daughter the childhood she never had and building up her career through her social media videos. The last thing she needs is a sexy man with abs of steel and truly excellent hands to mess up her plans.

TV star and landscape architect Enzo Valenti needs to leave his family's reality show, but he can't resist a damsel in distress, especially not Natalie, who manages to turn him on and shut him down in the same breath.

If he can just get past her shields, he might have a chance. Keeping his shirt off around her is a good first step. Moving her in next door is even better. But no matter how much Enzo makes her yearn, Natalie can't risk her daughter's happiness on a maybe.

But when an unexpected pregnancy and a Halloween nightmare threaten their future, will Natalie be able strip down her defenses and trust Enzo?

Special Bonus: DECKED OUT

Originally published in The Worst Holiday Ever, please enjoy the story of Natalie and Enzo's first Christmas together.