He's her best friend. She's holding on to an old hurt. Will guarding her heart keep her from the one thing that can heal her for good?Sarah Lewis, a fiercely independent single mom who has sworn off love since the death of her husband. But when a strong friendship with the irresistible, new in town chef, Brody Morris starts to develop, Sarah finds herself second-guessing her no-relationship policy.Brody has always been there for Sarah and her daughter, but now he wants to be more than just friends. As Sarah struggles to overcome her fears and open her heart to love, Brody must prove that he's in it for the long haul.Can their friendship withstand the heat of their attraction, or will Sarah's past pain keep her from risking it all?