Grumpy Romance (Billionaire Dads #1)

by Nia Arthurs

“Make It Marriage is not an escort service. It’s not a friends-with-benefits service. And you wouldn’t need my help with that anyway.” She scans me, her nose scrunching. “I’m sure you have plenty of opportunities.” “Is that a compliment?” “That is an objective opinion based on my many years as a matchmaker.” I cut her some slack. “You know I have more to consider.” My eyes slide to a photograph on the desk. My only one. The ice around my stone-cold heart melts at just the sight of her. Belle. My reason for living. Her long brown hair is dancing in the breeze and her gap-toothed grin beams at the camera. She’s got her mother’s smile, but her eyes, nose and lips are all from my side of the family. “So rather than find a woman who can be a mother to Belle, you’re going to find one you can sneak in through the back door when Belle’s asleep?” “My daughter has no understanding of adult matters.” “Belle isn’t stupid.” “I know that. She’s the smartest four year old I’ve ever met.” That’s no exaggeration. Belle already has a sharp sense of self. Her favorite activity is gathering all her teddy bears for tea and conversation. “She’s a prodigy.” “Holland.” “Kayla.” I mimic her dry tone. Before Kayla can lash into me, Ezekiel knocks on the door. He waits a moment before poking his head in. “I just got off the phone with Walt.” Kayla arches both eyebrows who’s he? “No one you need to know.” I motion for Ezekiel to continue. He steps fully into the room and closes the door. “I have bad ...