Books like Adding Up To Marriage by Karen Templeton
Silas Garrett, a widowed father and meticulous accountant, is devoted to raising his two sons. When a spirited, independent nanny named Jewel Jasper arrives, he is drawn by her charm and free spirit. Jewel, wary of following her mother’s reckless romantic path, balances love with her own career ambitions. As the two men navigate their responsibilities and feelings, the partnership between Silas, Jewel, and the boys challenges old patterns and brings surprising possibilities for family and affection.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Karen Templeton
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