As a newly single mother, Carrie Farmer isnβt quite ready to jump back into the dating pool in Ardent Springsβ especially since her last marriage was such a disaster. But if anyone could entice her to wade in a bit, it would be her hunky neighbor, Noah Winchester. Heβs the perfect man: strong, protective, and smoking hot. But her eyes have deceived her before, and sheβs no longer willing to hand over her heart so easily.
After completing several tours in the Middle East, Noah returns to his hometown a very different man. The former soldierβs plan to rest and relax is soon waylaid by the intriguing woman next door and her heart-stealing little girl. Somethingβor someoneβput shadows in Carrieβs lovely eyes, and heβs determined to clear them away. But when hidden demons can no longer be ignored, the couple gets a reminder from an unexpected source that love truly can conquer all.