First published 2017
Shay Benson sits in an empty church pew, escaping the cold and the consequences of helping her brother Caden out of debt. She crossed moral boundaries to save him from dangerous creditors, and now she needs a place to start over. Pastor Drew Douglas discovers her there during one of his walks through the sanctuary. Since losing his wife, Drew has struggled to care for his two children while his congregation suffers from his distraction. Drew helps Shay find her footing in town, while she rekindles his sense of purpose and brings joy back to his family. Their friendship deepens into something more meaningful as Shay learns to trust again and proves herself worthy of her new community's faith. But when Caden returns with a devastating secret, everything Shay has built threatens to crumble. She and Drew must find the strength to protect their growing love and the future they've begun to envision together.
Genres: romance, christian-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Church
310 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books