"To escape the small-town gossip around her broken engagement, Kelly Walsh plans to house-sit alone with her therapy dog, Pokey--not spend the holidays with her late sister's ex-boyfriend. But when Alec Wilkins and his daughter arrive on her doorstep, Kelly can't turn them away. Soon the temporary arrangement has Kelly wishing for more. Only, Alec has a secret that could change everything..."--Page 4 of cover.