Send No Flowers

From the beloved Sandra Brown whose &quot;storytelling gift [is] surprisingly rare&quot; (<i>Toronto Sun</i>) comes this <i>New York Times</i> bestselling novel an exquisitely sensual tale of a young woman's sudden irresistible affair with a stranger&#151;a man whose secret could shatter her life....<br><br>Since the death of her husband Alicia Russell has struggled to take care of her two young sons alone. But when a sudden storm threatens to ruin a family camping trip Alicia must rely upon a stranger for help. Before long the man offers much more than shelter from the storm.<br><br>Handsome sensual and slightly mysterious Pierce Reynolds showers much-needed attention on Alicia's sons&#151;and reminds her how it feels to be desired. But even as Pierce tempts Alicia to explore her newly reawakened longings he holds her at arm's length his only explanation a silent refusal to share the secrets of his heart.<br><br>Alicia knows she can't give Pierce up without a fight. But how can she convince him that love is a risk worth taking?