Judd liked to live "single" even though he was married. Lanni was a needy wife who needed validation and Judd to stick to her like glue. Judd was unable to meet Lanni's expectations and ventured out on his own -- leaving Lanni and their small child, Jenny. Lanni gets her life together and Judd decides to walk back in (2 years later) telling her that he will be taking Jenny to his childhood home to visit his dying father -- Lanni has a choice to make, she can come with them or send Jenny off with her father alone. Is his father really dying or is it a ploy? Can there ever be anything real and lasting in their relationship? Has Judd changed his ways?**This is one of Debbie Macomber's earlier works and although it was a good book, I can honestly say that she has improved with years. I enjoyed the story line as it kept my interest. It was more sexually graphic than I like (and more than Debbie's recent books). Overall I was pleased with this one.