An only child, Shanni Jefferson doesn't do family. But temporarily homeless and jobless, she jumps at the offer of a live-in nannying position. How hard can it be to look after one little baby?

Pierce MacLachlan has been economical with the truth-- instead of one child, there are five! He's out of his depth with the unruly yet lovable brood....

But every night, once the children are all safely tucked in bed, Shanni wonders whether family life--with gorgeous Pierce--might suit her after all....