The Best of Everything — Francine Craft

SOMETIMES, THE SECRETS AND SORROWS OF THE PAST...
Sherrie Pinson was devastated when her husband, Michael, was killed. Now, as the beauty salon owner struggles to make a new life for herself and her young daughter Tressa, Byron Tate intrudes on her sorrow. Her husband's bestfriend is the last man she wants to see; Byron let him down when Michael needed him most. But Byron has known his own grievous loss, and when he asks to spend time with Tressa, Sherrie finds it hard to refuse. Even harder to resist is her attraction to this caring, sensual man who has awakened powerful feelings of yearning and desire.

CAN LEAD THE WAY TO THE TRUEST LOVE OF ALL
Still reeling from the double tragedy that took his wife and child, Byron can't believe he might have a second chance with Sherrie. But someone is determined to keep them apart, and Byron realizes he can no longer risk shielding her from the truth about her husband's death. Vowing to keep her safe at any cost, Byron fights for their future together - and the very best that two loving hearts have to give...