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 – and 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!