Kaiah Ross, a journalist, embarks on a road trip aimed at jumpstarting her writing career when her car suddenly overheats, steam billowing from the engine. She barely makes it to the next town, where she discovers a mechanic. Unfortunately, she learns that it will take two weeks for the necessary parts to arrive, forcing her to cancel her plans. This unexpected delay leads her to the enchanting town of Coral Cove, where she begins to appreciate the charm of small-town life.
On her first day in Coral Cove, Kaiah meets Reid Turner, a firefighter, while ordering coffee. Their drink orders get mixed up, and she ends up asking for his advice on accommodation. Reid offers her a fantastic deal on the apartment above his garage. Despite being a single dad raising his six-year-old daughter after the tragic loss of his wife, Reid feels an unexpected attraction to Kaiah’s warmth and friendliness. His priorities have been solely focused on being a good parent, with assistance from his parents and twin sister, leaving little room for dating.
Kaiah agrees to work on the committee that is promoting the town’s annual “Light the Dark” Festival with a goal of raising enough money to repair the local elementary school damaged by a fire, and repair Coral Cove’s historic lighthouse so it can light up again.
As Kaiah is immersed into the close community of Coral Cove, making new friends and feeling like she is making a difference, she questions whether the spark she is beginning to feel when around Reid is reciprocated. Just as Kaiah is beginning to think that Coral Cove could be her home, she receives the job offer of her dreams. Acceptance would necessitate her moving to a big city.
This is a charming story with a cast of relatable and loving characters. It’s one that I found hard to put down as it got into my heart from the beginning. A book by Amy Clipston always proves to be a heartwarming, delightful experience.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.

I love lighthouses. Enjoyed the relationships between the characters.
Also the hard work by the town to make the festival happen. I'm not sure
that much could be accomplished in such a short time but otherwise
I liked the book.
Thank you for the ARC from NetGalley.

'Hallmark-style' truly is the best description for this heartwarming story... and as a big fan of Hallmark stories, I absolutely mean that in the very best way possible. This was a tender romance that, while not shying away from hard topics, also felt perfectly cozy too. I found myself enjoying the visit to this little town of Coral Cove. It was filled with all the smalltown charm and overall feeling of home and family that I could ask for. Kaiah and Reid had a really sweet chemistry between them that easily won me over. I found myself really loving both of these characters and rooting for their happily ever after. They had a lot to work through to get there, but I enjoyed every minute. If you enjoy Christian romance with smalltown charm, this is one you'll want to check out for yourself.

**ARC received via Netgalley for consideration. All opinions are my own.