Widowed young, deep in debt, lacking even children to cherish, Lily felt lower than her precious Texas bayous. Until her late husband’s brother—her long-ago love—came back to town, vowing to watch over her always…
Clearly, city bachelor Mason Winslow felt honor-bound to protect Lily. But what was Lily to do with the emotions he evoked? The hidden guilt that ate at her soul? For, Mason’s blue eyes and bittersweet smile made her shiver like wind over water, and she secretly yearned for his kiss. Lily couldn’t decide whether marrying her husband’s brother would be a betrayal…or a blessing.