Pregnant, widowed and mired in debt, Megan Reese deperately needed help. Arrogant David Elliott, her former nemesis, unexpectedly provided it. Her late husband's friend patiently showed her the ropes, taught her independence. Once he got her back on her feet, she found herself wishing he'd stand beside her. Thought Dave missed his late friend, he'd always kept a distance from his friends wife-secretly, quiltily loving Megan. After so long, dare he break his silence, test their ne closeness? Or would he learn that, once on her two feet, Megan preferred to stand alone?