<p><b>In the heart of Virginia where the forests hide secrets and the creeks run strong and deep . . .</b></p><p>Libbie Havens never fit in. She bought the old Carson place on Cub Creek and moved to the Virginia countryside to prove she could live on her own terms. In the process she learned some truths about herself and found love—but love acceptance and belonging can be easier to find than to keep.</p><p>While on a trip to Sicily with Libbie Jim Mitchell must leave suddenly because his son is injured in an accident in California. Now alone Libbie is surprised by an old friend Dr. Barry Raymond but Dr. Raymond is a reminder of her troubled past and she's glad to see the last of him when she leaves Sicily—until he shows up at her house on Cub Creek.</p><p>Years before Dr. Raymond told Libbie that if troubles weren't dealt with they'd keep coming back. With Jim still away helping his son Libbie's troubles are returning in force and wreaking havoc on her confidence and their relationship.</p><p>Libbie would rather hide than risk rejection but she must face down the past and fight for what she wants or the troubles that haunt her past and present will forever doom her future.</p>
