Rowan Hawkins needs solitude and quiet. But her peace is shattered by unfriendly neighbor Evan Cameron. He's gorgeous, in pain, and the rudest man she's ever met!

Evan just wants to recover his health and return to his business--alone. But his pretty, appealing and determined neighbor won't stay out of his life...or his thoughts. He's determined to resist his unwanted feelings for the young widow. But when Rowan learns a shocking secret, Evan finds himself offering comfort--and their reluctant need for one another flares out of control!