The return of his childhood friend leads to the fresh start he never expected.

Horse rancher Carson Rivers has his own emotional demons. There's no place in his life for a divorced single mom pulling at his heartstrings. But when Gabriella Tucker and her adorable children move next door — the place of her favorite childhood memories — Carson's tempted to help the heart-guarded beauty make more adult memories. Maybe Gabriella and her kids are the healing balm he's been yearning for...

Mills & Boon Heart — Stories of love, compassion and happiness.