Going on a husband hunt wasn't Courtney Marshall's idea of a good time, but the young widow wanted to give her two children a father, and figured that somewhere out there was a nice, reliable man who could fill the job. Then disturbingly handsome Luke Hamilton appeared at her door -- and Courtney was astonished at her reaction! — Wooing her with golden flowers, dazzling her with the delectable sweetness of his lips, Luke vowed to protect her from the wolves who preyed on unsuspecting women -- before admitting he wanted her himself! But Courtney wondered, was it love she felt for this improper stranger?