Merrillee Whren

Annie Payton has lost everything she once held dear. The Village of Hope is her last chance to rebuild the life she has frittered away so needlessly. But as she works to regain custody of her children, she never images an unlikely advocate in her corner--ex-husband Ian Montgomery. Ian's always willing to help those down on their luck, but his ex-wife is a different story. Her past betrayal is still a painful memory. As the Village's lawyer, he will...