It’s been a year since Sara Whitmore has fled her life as a high-profile chef, and her abusive ex-fiancé—in New Orleans. Now as Cherrywood Inn’s innkeeper, Sara enjoys her quiet but private life, keeping a low profile.
Until Randy Duncan throws everything off balance. It’s only been a few months since Randy and Sara shared a dance at Natera and Caleb’s wedding, but their attraction toward each other grows by the day.
Randy Duncan finally has the family he always wanted. Despite his last name leading the charge in outdated views on race, community, and life, he has found belonging at Cherrywood Inn. Randy is finally in a place where he can love, but Sara can’t put her walls down. Love has hurt her too much in the past. But Randy won’t give up, and he makes it his mission to prove to her that they are meant to be.
Faced with new transitions, challenging family relationships, and dangerous secrets, Randy and Sara must fight through their fear, and find the confidence and trust to let love in.