She’s been burned by love before. He’s not sure he has love to give.

Claudia Blake has paid the price for a short-lived but lousy marriage. Emotionally and financially, many times over during the last eighteen years. But it’s time for this retired designer to design her own small dream home in a quaint little town and live happily and quietly ever after. Preferably alone.

Richard Lintell is officially retired from the military and about to try living among civilians for the first time in . . . a long time. He plans to go home until he receives a letter saying his home has been put in foreclosure for taxes. Richard doesn’t know what has happened, but he’s going to reclaim his home. When these two cross paths, will Richard be able to compromise, and will Claudia be able to trust again?

There may be sparks of new love if they can overcome their challenges!