Marriage was out of the question

Vanessa Evans had vowed never to become involved with a man like Shane Wilder. The handsome writer of detective novels made it clear he was only looking for a short-term affair--and she'd have none of that.

Vanessa wanted love, commitment, a family, maybe even a home on Lake Winnipeg--all the things her first husband had denied her.

But she discovered that Shane was not an easy man to resist. He was kind, considerate and wonderful with her niece Marcie. If only his plans included forever.. . .