Can a week of borrowed time lead to a lifetime of love? Accused of a murder she did not commit, Tessa Roarke has no choice but to accept the help of a handsome stranger. Half-Cherokee lawyer David Alexander isn't looking for trouble-or Tessa. But when he agrees to help her clear her name and opens his home to the redheaded Irish spitfire, they become the talk of the small Wyoming town of Peaceable. They may be living on borrowed time, but when passion flares between them, David and Tessa discover they might just be willing to brave the risk of scandal to reap the rewards of a forever love. Book 2 of the BORROWED BRIDES Series, which includes Golden Chances, Harvest Moon and Something Borrowed "A stunning gem of an Americana romance. Ms. Lee is a writer on the rise "-Romantic Times "The characters are vibrant and so alive I feel they could walk right off the page...a wonderful, heartwarming tale."-Heartland Critiques "Historical romance fans are fortunate to have a treasure like Rebecca Hagan Lee."-Affaire de Coeur "Every book by Rebecca Hagan Lee is a tender treasure "-Teresa Medeiros, New York Times bestselling author "Be prepared to lose your heart "-Old Book Barn Gazette