Captain Jeff Ryan fought a lot of battles as a marine. But daddy duty was his toughest assignment ever! When an infant was left on his doorstep, Jeff called in reinforcements--and temporary nanny Laura Morgan marched into his life.

Suddenly, lovely Laura was giving the orders, and Jeff was under siege. Then baby Miranda captured Laura's heart and was ready to commandeer Jeff's. But he had never planned on being a career father--or husband! Was it only a matter of time before Jeff's reserve would weaken and he'd forever surrender his heart?