When Kyle Beaumont's niece, Jodie, is orphaned at the tender age of nine, Kyle's determined to adopt her. But to do that he needs his wife back. Shannon Beaumont knows better than most what kind of man Kyle is. Their marriage was brief, passionate and acrimonious. Kyle was never the perfect husband even if he's now determined to be the perfect father. But Shannon's promised Kyle three months in which to prove to the authorities they can provide a home for Jodie. Three months in which she runs the risk of letting Kyle back into her bed and Jodie into her heart!