As a reporter, community volunteer, and mother of twin boys, Tori Jeffers' life is such a whirlwind that sometimes it seems she belongs to every organization in San Diego County! That leaves little time for other pursuits. But the handsome bachelor Erik Steed isn't one to be deterred easily.

A wealthy businessman and the new Little League coach for Tori's boys, Erik always works to make things go his way. That's a good trait when you're investigating what happened to your Missing-in-Action brother, but not when you're trying to impress an independent young widow.

The two find themselves riding an emotional roller coaster between romance and reluctance. Erik is great with Tori's sons--but his self-serving attitude bothers her a lot. Erik, on the other hand, is intrigued by Tori's feistiness, but turned off by her stubbornness.

Should they move on, or is it just a matter of working through the rough spots? Neither of them is sure. All they know is that in between bumping heads they've begun to open their hearts, and honestly, their prospective relationship frightens them. Especially because one of them is hiding an awful secret that could devastate them both.

A contemporary tale of reluctant romance and growing faith