"Tessa Stafford will do anything for her daughter, Isabel . . . even stay on the run to protect Isabel from her narcissistic grandmother. But when her car breaks down in Painted Pony Creek, Tessa gets caught up in the warm embrace of the town and feels safe enough to build a life for them both. When Tessa and her adorable daughter blow into town, Jesse McKettrick is smitten. He's always wanted a family of his own. But the walls around Tessa are impenetrable, and when Tessa's past threatens their future - and the family he's come to love - Jesse won't let them go without a fight."--Back cover.