HE WAS SEARCHING FOR HIS FAMILY… And J.T. Conway struck gold when he found the one woman who could help fulfill his dream. Although being ensconced together in Kate Mahoney's cozy inn sparked a irresistible attraction, gaining this fragile beauty's trust after she'd been shaken by a shocking small-town scandal proved to be the ultimate challenge. But J.T. couldn't walk away from this angelic innkeeper whose soft vulnerability and tantalizing lips wreaked havoc on his heart. Before long, J.T.—who had never before let anyone close enough to soothe his restless soul—got much more than he'd bargained her. Could this elusive bachelor have finally been blindsided by true love?