THE BRAND NEW York Times bestselling author of New Leaf returns to Mystic Creek, Oregon, in which a wounded heart finds a location to call home. After a profession on the rodeo circuit, Ben Sterling longs to stay down on his plantation and start a family like his brothers. He’s searched all over for the woman of his dreams. Yet the only 1 to spark his curiosity is the brand-new owner of the neighborhood cafe. Getting her attention, nevertheless, will not be easy. Sissy Sue Bentley has worked hard to make it on her own, and she doesn’t want another guy in her life. From her alcoholic father to the men she’s dated, who have been after only 1 thing, they are nothing but trouble. Except Ben maintains showing up whenever she actually requirements help. Sissy problems to deny her developing emotions for him-but soon Ben’s tender concern has her hoping for a more happy future. Then her previous comes barreling back into her life, and it’ll take a lot more than the love in Ben’s center to hold them together.