Single dad to her rescue! Dr. Alexandra Hudson's homecoming is bittersweet. She's still scarred by her family's rejection, and it's a comfort to find her childhood friend Will Kent. Except she's overwhelmed by her attraction to the handsome widower—feelings she never expected to have again! Will is shocked that the gorgeous new cardiologist is the girl from next door. He's also shocked by his desire to keep her safe in his arms! But now he has a toddler to protect, too. He'll gladly offer Alex a whole new life if she'll risk being part of a brand-new family!