New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray weaves a moving and unforgettable exploration of love and friendship in this âslow-burning, enjoyable romance [with] a poignant message about the importance of community, compassion, and doing whatâs right rather than whatâs easyâ (Publishers Weekly).
The tragic and untimely death of an old friend has made Elizabeth Anne rethink not only her priorities but also her courtship with David, her longtime neighbor and suitor. Though heâs Mennonite like herself and has her parentsâ approval, she feels that a spark is missing. Desperate for a change, she breaks things offâwondering if, perhaps, sheâs the one whoâs missing a spark.
When her family becomes upset with her decision, E.A. turns to her friends for support. One of them is Will, a man with a good heart who has always been there for her. As the two bond over their shared struggle to navigate a future that everyone else seems to have figured out, they are surprised to realize that they have feelings for each other.
But E.A.âs world takes a sudden turn when she realizes that sheâs not the only one strugglingâMarta, one of her sewing students, is in desperate need of protection. With the aid of Will and several other friends, E.A. begins a journey that is more difficult and rewarding than she could have ever imagined...one that ultimately enables her to find everything sheâs been searching for.
âGray deftly weaves the threads of abuse, friendship, love, and faith into a thought-provoking, emotional storyâ (Patricia Davids, USA TODAY bestselling author) that is sure to appeal to both new and longtime fans.