Playing For Keeps

Malcolm Cobb is a busy architect in Raleigh who also raises his teenage twin daughters on his own and co-owns The Playground, a popular jazz and blues club. Between his work, his daughters, and an ex-wife who thrives on conflict, he has little room for romance. That changes when he notices Cilla Jameson, a striking and curvy woman who catches his attention right away.

Cilla is successful and self-sufficient, and she would like to find love, but she has a long list of demands for any partner. Near the top is a firm rule against men with children. Still, Malcolm intrigues her. He is handsome, thoughtful, and treats her with respect, and he seems ready to take on a challenge. The question is whether she is.

Malcolm's life comes with real complications. His former wife is determined to keep him from moving on, and his daughters are not as well behaved as he believes. Cilla must decide whether she is willing to commit fully to a man and his family.