Sam Westbrook has inherited a thriving landscape company from his grandfather. Unfortunately it comes with conditions. He has to live in Magnolia Sounds & he has to give it a year. Sam is in his own personal nightmare. He hates being back in his judgmental home town. No one can forgive the immature stunts he pulled & give him a second chance. No one until Shelby anyway.

Shelby Abbott is the prim, proper librarian daughter of Pastor Steve from the Baptist Church. Shelby has never rebelled against her parents or their expectations. Well, not in any major way. She did have LASIK even though they said it was a waste of money. Then on a night out with a friend, a dream came true. Sam Westbrook spoke to her & danced with her.

Sam & Shelby are the perfect pairing. At first it looks like there is no way they’ll work. They manage to bring out the best in each other. Shelby helps Sam to see the other side of living in a small town and Sam gives Shelby the courage to assert herself & take control of her life. The characters were all well defined & reminiscent of small towns. It’s always painful to find out your parents aren’t what you thought they were & Shelby’s heartbreak & disillusionment came through perfectly. This was a really good story & I can’t wait for Mason’s story. ( )