Melanie Chalmers is a career woman. Having barely survived a previous relationship, she has vowed off men. After being offered a dream job by her cousin, Melanie falls hard for the handsome French chef with his alluring accent. Keeping her distance proves difficult, but she must make it happen for her career and her sanity. Chef Philippe Bisset has faced more tragedy than most people would ever know. When his boss's cousin comes to work at the Oakdale Inn, he is smitten. But he has a secret that few people know, and it threatens his chances with Melanie. Can these two people overcome the tragic circumstances that threaten to keep them apart? Or are they both doomed to losing the one person they love? Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming contemporary novella with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.