The Real Prize

A new home, a new town, and a new career. What more could a woman want?

Sarah has a new house in a new town and a new career. Everything she thought she wanted. She even has a wonderful new friend—and he lives right across the street. How could you not adore a man who is always there to help in the most basic ways, such as taking her garbage out when she forgets? Of course, she isn't really looking for a relationship and especially not one involving a man who has a rather shocking way of dealing with her tendency to forget things.

Heath is getting his life in order, including setting up a new company, when a lovely lady moves in across the street. Though he's not looking for a woman right now, he can't help himself from stepping in and helping her. When she begins to turn his peaceful, organized life upside down, he knows it is time to step in in another way. He simply can't stand by and watch her continue to put herself in danger, but what will her reaction be when he offers a solution that he is sure will work, even if it costs her a tender backside?

While they're each debating whether they want to take a chance on a relationship, fate steps in and makes the decision for them. Follow along with them on their humorous – but compassionate – adventures as they realize you can't fight fate.

Publisher's Note: This is a newly edited and revised version of a story which was previously published on Discipline and Desire.