She never meant to stay. She never meant to fall in love. Shaye Harper has sworn off men for good. Escaping heartache, the town of Wishing Tree was supposed to be a pit stop on the road to a fresh start. But Shaye is quickly drawn in by the quirky small town's celebrations—and a handsome stranger she can't resist. Back in his hometown after deployments around the world, army veteran Lawson Easley is determined to stay. Unfortunately, the first woman who feels like 'the one' is just passing through. The more time he spends with Shaye, the more he knows that she's the piece his heart's been missing. Swept up by the joyful summer festivities and Lawson's obvious affection, Shaye starts to feel she belongs. She never meant to end up in Wishing Tree. Then again, she never meant to fall in love...