Peri Brooks left Oak Valley when she was seventeen, sure she’d never return. When her father passes away and leaves her an inheritance, Peri believes she might be able to give her son the life he deserves, even if it means going back to the place with such painful memories. 

Graham Taylor, Oak Valley’s endearing sheriff has loved Peri his whole life, but when she left, a piece of his heart went with her. When she comes back to town, he promises not to take his second chance lightly while helping her and her son adapt to small town life again. 

Peri finds that returning to Oak Valley stirs up everything she hoped to avoid, including small town gossip, an old flame, and confronting her past. 

But the potential of solid roots, starting her dream career, and blossoming love are just a few of the unexpected surprises that leave Peri wondering if the reason she spent so much time running from her past was because her heart still called it home.