When seventeen-year-old Maggie Matthews is uprooted from her life in Los Angeles after her mother’s tragic overdose, she finds herself thrust into a world of uncertainty and isolation. Forced to live with the father she never knew in the quaint town of Beaufort, Tennessee, Maggie struggles to adjust to small town living, her father’s strict rules and the complexities of blending into a new family.
Enter Austin Callaway, the captivating farmhand whose presence challenges both Maggie’s resolve to avoid emotional attachments during her year-long stay, and her budding relationship with her father. As she navigates the obstacles standing in her way and uncovers a long-buried family secret, Maggie discovers that sometimes the path to self-discovery is paved with unexpected relationships and the power of forgiveness. Join Maggie on a poignant journey of love and redemption, where the healing strength of second chances shines brightly against the backdrop of a small town’s timeless beauty.
RELEASE DATE: March 7, 2025
FORMAT(S): Paperback/ebook (KU only)
READ THIS IF YOU LIKE: Found family, small town romance, angst, farmer’s daughter