Lily Warren's new hat shop is her ticket to self-relianceuntil a fire threatens to destroy her dreams. And when Edward Stoneher landlord and the town blacksmithbursts into her private rooms to rescue her, Lily's reputation is tarnished. So Edward proposes a solution that could save her good nameeven as it puts her independence at risk.

With an orphaned niece who needs a mother, Edward believes a marriage of convenience is the answer to his and Lily's problems. But he didn't plan on developing feelings for his new wife. And now he can't quell his urge to protect impulsive, kindhearted Lily. Perhaps it's time for the wary blacksmith to try forging something truly preciousa real family"