A New York Times Bestselling Author -- Facing a personal crisis, ambitious Gabriella Castle retreats to the welcoming arms of family. Everything she?s worked for has been yanked out from under her, and she seeks the serenity of her grandmother?s home on the North Carolina coast. With difficult decisions to make, the last thing she wants is an unexpected love. Wade Johnson fell for Gabi the first time he saw her. But getting her to stay will take a whole lot of patience and gentle persuasion.