Shy but brainy beauty Alexandra Ricci had become a woman in Reese Collins's arms. But despite their whispered promises, Reese had been forced to walk away. Now, he was back, a single father struggling to gain custody of his orphaned nieces. And Alex was a woman still hopelessly in love--and powerless to deny his proposal...

Alexandra was just a wedding away from a lifetime with Reese. And it would have been enough to share his home, his daughters, knowing his past kept him closed to love. Then she discovered that the key to Reese's heart would involve unlocking her own secrets. Secrets that could destroy their marriage--and make Reese walk away once more. This time, forever...