She wasn't about to lose him again

Jilly's confession devastated her Aunt Chloe. Her allegation that Ben Haskell had tried to seduce her three years ago had been false--as false as Chloe's love for Ben must have seemed when she'd joined family ranks in condemning him, driving him away.

Chloe had to find Ben again--hunt him down if necessary--and somehow convince him of her love. This time pride couldn't be allowed to stand in the way.

Ben, she knew, might be bitter and unyielding -- and who could blame him? As long as he wasn't indifferent ....