For the children

the long version

Kirk Chandler and Valerie Simms—two people who'll do anything for childrenValerie is a juvenile court judge. She spends her days helping troubled kids—including her own fatherless twin boys.Through her sons, she meets Kirk Chandler. Kirk's given up a successful corporate career and dedicated himself to helping the children in his Phoenix community...as a basketball coach, as a crossing guard, as an adult who encourages them to strive for the best.Kirk becomes an increasingly important part of her family's life, even spending Christmas with Valerie and her twins. And Valerie discovers that she and Kirk not only share a commitment to protecting children, they share a deep attraction—and a personal connection that shocks them both.