An Age Gap Guardian Ward Romance Sebastian never thought he'd be anyone's happily ever after... Alone on the streets of Miami, nine-year-old Emma Forrester has no one to claim as family and nowhere to call home. A chance encounter with a concerned stranger changes everything. Sebastian Deschanel is the least likely candidate to raise a child, but he’d lay down his life for Emma. He never imagined himself in the role of guardian. As she matures into a talented, beautiful woman, he envisions himself in a new role. He dreams of being her lover. Their chemistry is undeniable. But are they ready to risk everything for love? Loving Emma is an age gap, guardian/ward, high angst, slow burn, contemporary romance about a girl coming of age, and the unexpected love she finds with the man she least expects. This story includes a secondary romance between two men. Contains M/M explicit scenes.