Lauren Nuggent had dreamed of success in business, not a husband and family, but when her biological clock began making its presence felt, Lauren needed to know whether to listen or not. The decision to do so rested on whether she had any MATERNAL INSTINCTS. The chance to find out materialized in a business meeting. Co-worker and single dad, Sam Hackett was being forced out of his comfy telecommuniting life temporarily to deal with a pesky client...an assignment that would force him to journey out of town. Since his usual childcare backup was off on a cruise, Sam wasn't thrilled with the idea, but management insisted he couldn't weasel out of the client's demand. He needed a caregiver for his toddler daughter now. Even Lauren was surprised when she heard herself volunteer for the job. Sam demanded proof she was competent...which meant she had to spend a number of days rubbing elbows with him. And soon wanted to do more with the handsome dad. Originally published as a Silhouette Special Edition in 2000.