Years ago, Jordan Landry had broken their engagement--and Carley Kingston's heart--to marry another woman. Left behind in the small Texas community of Apple Tree, where rumors and gossip die hard, Carley had tried to forget--but she hadn't forgiven.

Now Jordan was back, and not only Carley, but the entire town, were on their toes! As the two long-ago lovers exchanged angry remarks and poisonous smiles, the townsfolk eavesdropped shamelessly. It looked as if the star-crossed pair was going to give romance another shot! But how would this repeat performance end? Would Jordan make another dramatic exit--or would Carley steal the show?