Taken from 'Amazon' description of story: " 'The most beautiful people are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.' Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. With his medical training finally behind him, Drew Carson returns home to fill the position at the new local hospital. Planning to pursue Miss Ellie Mae O'Connell, his hopes are dashed when he finds her engaged to another man. Surprising his family and perhaps even himself, Drew accepts an unexpected position elsewhere, only to find his heart in more turmoil than he ever believed possible.

Meadow Foster has long been accustomed to the disdain of others. Married off at a young age by her father, she soon finds herself faced with raising a child. Mistreated by her husband and ignored by the community, Meadow has always felt unloved, unwanted, and undesirable, until a note beneath a tree begins to unveil the beauty within. A note that begins to change the way she sees herself. But will it be enough to change her future?"

Although I have enjoyed all the stories in this series, this one wasn't the best (although I hate to say that, because they were all good). It just didn't hold my attention quite the way some of the other stories did. I am so glad though that I found this author and read her series. Not disappointed at all! ( )