When Laura Baker discovered she was expecting twins she amended her career path to be home with her young children -and- to follow her first dream of advancing her watercolor art. But as two years became five with each of her husband's promotions time for her art was eclipsed by her children and her spouse...Then 'Fate' introduced Laura Baker to Neil McKenzie when the RCMP Officer had to inform Laura her husband had died in a traffic accident - but suddenly a widow was only the first test. As the months pass an impulsive decision that challenges Laura also motivates her to escape from the shadow of her ambitious late husband into the light of her stifled talent. Laura has her new direction under control except for her feelings for the RCMP Sergeant who burst into her life. After Neil makes his feelings known and Laura's art gets unexpected, high-profile recognition she is once again at a crossroads - reluctant to risk her heart or her newfound independence. Neil is promoted to a secret international undercover assignment then with another jolt 'Fate' reintroduces Laura to a new meaning for risk when his investigation and her art suddenly collide.... ...