Margaret A. Delaney

In these seven heart-stirring tales, love dares to return when and where it’s least expected—through second chances, soft-spoken courage, and forgiveness blooming in the unlikeliest soil.

A florist finds herself drawn to a fire chief as sparks fly during an off-the-map emergency. In another corner of the world, a music teacher and a jazz-loving single dad discover harmony through a shy child’s hidden talent. Amid sirens and late-night calls, a paramedic and a dispatcher build a connection forged by voice alone.

Among the Amish, an Englischer’s quiet promise tests the boundary between love and faith, while a widow finds healing through a grieving ritual under Obon lanterns. On a front porch swing, a cowboy’s stolen glance rekindles something long buried. And for a woman once betrayed, the rhythm of jazz and a note tucked into an old hymnal remind her that some hearts are worth trusting again.

From burning tension to soft awakenings, each story weaves grace through the wounds of the past and reminds us that love’s deepest roots often grow in the cracks.

Can love truly bloom where something once broke? Or do some hearts stay buried beneath the field?

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