Years ago, Whit Tanner had taken Melissa Jacobsinto his bed—into his heart—only to have her marryhis best friend. Now the pretty widow was strugglingto raise her son alone. And Whit was bound by Tannerhonor not to deny her request for help....Melissa Jacobs had a son to think of, a future toprotect. But once she saw Whit Tanner, surrenderedto his tender touch, she found herself wanting it all,wishing for what could have been. Wondering if therugged cowboy would ever love her again once hediscovered the secret she kept....