#1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown has long inspired readers to believe that life is full of wonderful possibilities. Here is one of her classic novels, an exquisite tale of longtime friends who have seen it all — and suddenly see each other in a whole new light.

Ever since losing her husband, Cyn McCall has counted on his business partner, Worth Lansing. Though a confirmed bachelor, Worth nonetheless proves himself to be a dependable friend and a father figure to her son. He makes her laugh, and she teases him about his many romantic entanglements.

But falling for a man who can't settle down is the furthest thing from her mind — until an innocent gesture changes everything.

When Worth invites Cyn to a getaway weekend in Acapulco, he doesn't expect to be sharing a room. And he certainly doesn't intend for them to wind up in bed together. Cyn wants to believe that their night of passion was a mistake sparked by the exotic locale. But Worth is convinced that they share something deeper. He knows he's finally ready to stop playing games — if only Cyn will open her heart to the promise of love.