First published 2011
Bailey Flanigan stands at the crossroads of her dreams and her heart. She has earned a spot in the ensemble of a Broadway musical, the kind of opportunity that comes once in a lifetime. New York City beckons with all its promise and possibility. But accepting means abandoning the familiar comforts of Bloomington, her family, and the friends who have always been her anchor. The decision grows more complicated by Cody's sudden absence. His mysterious disappearance leaves Bailey questioning their relationship and wondering if their bond can withstand the distance she's about to create. Meanwhile, Cody has taken a coaching position in a small town near Indianapolis to stay close to his incarcerated mother. The new environment brings fresh faces and unexpected challenges that strain his connection to Bailey. As Bailey weighs her Broadway dreams against the relationships that define her, she must decide what she's willing to sacrifice for success. The distance between New York and Indiana represents more than miles. It's the space between who she's always been and who she might become.
Genres: romance, young-adult, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Bloomington, Indiana, New York City
Period: 21st-century
322 pages · Paperback · Zondervan