His second-chance family: Julia Blair is hoping for a fresh start. So when she sees an apartment-for-rent sign on Brambleberry House, she can’t help but feel that it’s a good omen. Having spent summers as a teen in a cottage near the rambling Victorian home, Julia easily pictures herself and her two children starting over in the one place that’s always felt welcoming to her. When Julia walks up to inquire about the apartment, she finds her old friend Will Garrett repairing the house. The memories of their young love come flooding back quickly, and she can’t deny that she still has feelings for Will. But still reeling from a painful past, Julia’s unsure if she’s ready to love again…

Katie's redemption: After two years away, Katie Lantz returns to her Amish community nine months pregnant--and unmarried. She nervously knocks on her family's door, fearing she'll be shunned, but is surprised when a handsome stranger opens the door and welcomes her in.