He's bossy, moody, and overprotective.

He's also a pro athlete who needs to focus on winning games and staying out of the headlines.

I'm fiercely independent and need a man like I need a second period each month.

So when our worlds collide, I never expected him to be the one to jump in and save me. Especially not when my roommate disappears, leaving me with her baby.

I'm clueless about babies—and it shows. Good thing Alexei isn't. With six nieces and nephews and an apparent hero complex, the dude is both sexy and more than capable. It's a combination that makes it easy to forget we're just playing house.

<i>*Please note, this title was previously published as Finding Alexei.</i>