Tammy can stand up to an arrogant doctor without blinking. Telling Lance Hartley she's in love with him? That's another matter.

For years, the hardworking nurse has hidden her feelings for the handsome attorney behind extra shifts and easy smiles. She's built a life she loves in Montana, far from the wealthy family whose expectations once threatened to dictate her future. But her brother's wedding means returning to New York?and facing everything she left behind.

Having Lance beside her as her supposed fiancé should make the visit easier. Except there's nothing easy about pretending to belong to the man she's always wanted.

Lance is convincing. Dangerously convincing. His attention, his touch, and the kisses that feel far too real leave Tammy wondering where the performance ends. But beneath his confidence is a past he rarely discusses, and she's discovering how much she still doesn't know about him.

They planned an amicable breakup when the wedding was over.

Tammy never planned how she would let him go.