nterest in a new man was not part of her plans

After her traumatic experience, Cathy was convinced her newly acquired teahouse in the Canadian Rockies was the place to start life afresh.

Perhaps it was drastic action, but Cathy wanted time to come to terms with what had happened to her, and a safe haven away from the world--especially men.

The last thing she needed was an unexpected, albeit thoughtful, welcome from her nearest neighbor, Nicholas Perry--or maybe it was.