In the aftermath of tragic loss, worship leader Matt Lawson is grappling debilitating anxiety. The blessings he’d taken for granted—a dream job, a woman he couldn’t wait to spend the rest of his life with, and his God-given musical talent—have crumbled at his feet, leaving him reeling in despair, unable to face the wreckage of the life he’d envisioned for himself.

Tara Pierce is ready to put past hurts behind her as she prepares to graduate college and take a leap of faith in her career. When Matt’s grief causes him to isolate himself from everyone he knows, she refuses to stand idly by and do nothing. She has traversed similar terrain before. No one deserves to travel that road alone.

Unexpected attraction flares as Tara reaches into the sea of Matt’s grief and helps ground him in reality. But Matt’s not ready to give himself away again. Can Tara risk her heart and their friendship and let God step in to heal where she can’t?

This was my first introduction to Sara Beth Williams and her series. Overall, this was a sweet, inspiring romance with a bit of depth (looking at anxiety disorders). As the second book in the series, there was a part where I got a little lost in some of the past details, but not enough that it deterred me from reading the story.

There were a couple of places where the story dragged a big, but overall it’s pretty much everything you’d want from a contemporary inspirational romance–a cast of caring (if not sometimes nosy) friends, a strong (but sweet) attraction, some pain and confusion, but also the reward of a sweet, first kiss and an emphasis on faith and spiritual growth.

If you’re a fan of contemporary Christian romance, I recommend this book.

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