Matthew Sheridan was the answer to her prayer... At least, to the one Hope Ashton had offered when she found herself stranded alone on a blustery Montana night. Contrary to her matchmaking Nanna's belief, Hope didn't long to land a husband--and her old pal wasn't looking for a wife. But that didn't stop Hope from secretly wondering what if...' What could a widowed country cowboy possibly have in common with a millionaire's sophisticated daughter? Absolutely nothing--save the desire to stay single. But Matthew was a lonely, red-blooded man. He was also proud papa to a determined trio of toddlers who yearned for a mommy--and they'd set their sights on Hope....