Lambert Falls, North Carolina, is a small Southern town where the past and present effortlessly mingle. Here, the pace is sweet and tranquil--but life can still offer up its share of surprises. . . After years in the military, Chris Montgomery is looking for somewhere to relax and recharge, and Lambert Falls, with its tree-lined streets and picturesque town square, seems ideal. Chris expected that a stranger in town would attract suspicion and gossip. He didnt expect to meet someone like Angie Kane, with her warm, open smile and self-contained air that are instantly intriguing. Angie has built a satisfying life for herself, one shes not willing to uproot for someone whos just passing through. But Chris is quietly persistent--not to mention handsome and charming. Against her own better judgment, Angie finds herself falling deeper than she ever intended--until one phone call forces her to choose between the town shes always loved, and a man she cant imagine living without. . .