AustLit

'The path reluctantly taken can lead to love.

'Rachel Cruft lost her dream job at a New York advertising agency because she refused to compromise her principles. Now, she’s back in her hometown of Bideer, Texas, trying to pick up the pieces of her life—and pick herself up from the floor of the supermarket. Ouch!

'Wyatt Allenjo is trying to save Rachel from flying cans of tuna when he knocks her over. It’s not the best way to introduce himself. However, life is filled with second chances, and Wyatt gets his when he enlists Rachel’s expertise to prepare for a magazine photo shoot at his house and gallery. The photo shoot has the potential to establish him as a major wood sculptor, and put Bideer on the tourist map.

'As Rachel spends time with Wyatt, she’s charmed by his gentle strength, woodcraft and kindness, and laughingly appreciative of her extended family’s attempts to help.

But Wyatt isn’t the only one offered a second chance. Rachel is presented with the opportunity to return to her New York career, with her principled stance respected. Will she choose her old ambitions of advertising success or allow a new dream the freedom to grow?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.