Starting Afresh. Starting In Henderson County, #5

After emerging from rehab, Sage is desperate to rebuild her life, but her past haunts her in unexpected ways. A chance encounter with Kenneth, a cafe owner and ex-military man, brings her a glimpse of hope. She lands a job assisting Kenneth's ailing mother, but the shadow of her history complicates her new life in the tight-knit Henderson County. As Sage navigates her role in Kenneth's family, she must confront her own pain and doubts while balancing newfound relationships with both children and adults alike.
Unbeknownst to Kenneth, Sage's quiet resilience begins to pierce his walls, drawing them closer even as external forces and old secrets threaten her second chance. Can she truly escape her past, or will it ultimately define her future?