Lizzy Ray has spent years running from God. She had good, God-fearing, Jesus loving parents who instilled Biblical morals in her at a young age. But when she was 6 years old and they died in a freak shooting, her relationship with Christ died with them. Raised by her grandmother after the tragedy, Lizzy’s relationship with her faith and family has been fragile at best. Elijah Anders, her childhood frenemy, has always been strong in his beliefs but, when he went to college, he fell into the sins of the world. He was miserable in his decision to pursue a higher education, only attending university to please his father. Instead of getting a degree in finance, Elijah yearns to travel the world and learn all sorts of trades to satisfy his ADHD mind. When they both return to their hometown after graduation, they are forced to confront the past — a past that includes a painful falling-out over an argument that has kept them apart for over a year.
Now back in their hometown, Reme, Lizzy and Elijah find themselves unable to escape each other and the past. However, through a series of heartfelt moments, including forgiveness that only God could offer, the two rekindle their friendship and begin to heal. As the summer draws to a close, Elijah is set to leave for a job on a fishing boat in Alaska, and Lizzy has made the commitment to stay in their hometown to care of her grandmother, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Amid flashbacks to their childhood and the slow-blooming romance between them, they discover that God’s plan for them is more than they could have ever imagined.
amazing book! i could not put it down. this author is incredible and highly recommend to anyone! it’s inspiring and incredibly written! i wish i could rate it higher than five stars!!!