First published 2011
Bailey has made it to Broadway, dancing and acting in New York City productions, but her position becomes uncertain. Meanwhile, Cody mentors high school football players in Indiana, guiding them both on the field and through personal challenges. The young couple feels incomplete without sharing their individual pursuits with each other. When Cody's mother's drug addiction history threatens his family's safety, he makes a drastic choice. He severs all contact with Bailey to shield her from danger. Bailey reels from Cody's sudden absence and finds comfort with Brandon Paul, a well-known actor who has developed feelings for her. As Cody's troubled past resurfaces, he faces a critical decision: reach out for support or retreat into isolation permanently. Tragedy tests both Bailey and Cody, forcing them to confront what matters most. This second book in the Bailey Flanigan series follows beloved characters from Kingsbury's Baxter family stories as they navigate love, sacrifice, and personal growth.
Genres: drama, romance, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Broadway, Indiana, New York City
Period: 21st-century
353 pages · Kindle Edition · Zondervan
Content warnings: addiction, drug-use