As sheriff of his Wisconsin hometown, Keir Harding hoped to finally put his troubled past behind him—until a vindictive arsonist threatened the seaside community's summer season. Determined to catch the criminal, Keir enlisted the aid of Audra Blair, a woman close to the two teen suspects. Starting her own business had taken a leap of faith, and Audra was proud of her bustling waterfront café. Keir's quiet Christian beliefs and strong presence tempted the single mother to believe in the healing power of love. With the arsonist's sights set on Audra, she might pay the ultimate price for getting involved with Keir.

Seven years ago, Grey Lawson went to prison for a fatal hit-and-run. Now, with little else but his faith, he returned to the hometown thathad turned against him—only to find Winfield plagued by a series ofaccidents that eerily mirrored events from the past. As Winfield's first female deputy, Trish Franklin had to tread carefully,professionally and personally, as she got involved with Grey. Yet with akiller determined to frame him for crimes past and present, Grey couldonly pray that Trish wouldn't suffer for his sins.

That's what Sylvie Patterson wanted to know when she learned hercousin Ginger was dead. And so did Ridge Matthews, a state homicidedetective working with Winfi eld's police department. Ginger'sapartment was ransacked, followed by a string of suspiciousbreak-ins at houses where Ginger had visited. What did Ginger ownthat was so valuable someone was willing to kill her for it? It wouldtake all of Ridge's skills—and Sylvie's prayers—to keep Sylviefrom becoming the next victim.