Loving her is a risk he cant afford and cant resist. When acclaimed Bible study author Genevieve Woodward receives an anonymous letter referencing her parents past, she returns to her hometown in the Blue Ridge Mountains to chase down her familys secret. However, its Genevieves own secret that catches up to her when Sam Turner, owner of a historic farm, uncovers the source of shame shes worked so hard to hide. Sam has embraced his sorrow, his isolation, and his identity as an outsider. Hes spent years carving out both career success and peace of mind. The last thing he wants is to rent the cottage on his property to a woman whose struggles stir his worst failure back to life. Yet can he bear to turn her away right when she needs him most?