Hiding a painful secret, valley newcomer Noah Riehl is
looking for a fresh start with few complications. He hopes
his job at the Farmer's Market will give him the quiet life he
craves. But light-hearted Caroline Hartzler has other ideas.
She practically falls in love with him at first sight. And when
she asks Noah for a not-so-simple favor--and won't take no for answer--he
finds himself reluctantly agreeing. Caroline refuses to listen to the gossip
that has followed Noah into the valley, or even to her own daed's warnings.
She's taken with Noah and his gentle, generous spirit. In fact, he's the
perfect person to help her discourage an unwanted suitor--by pretending
they're courting. Yet the more time they spend together, the more Caroline
must remind herself that their relationship is just a temporary ruse. But
she's not the only one struggling. . . Secretly, Noah's feelings for Caroline
deepen more than he thought possible, helping him renew his faltering
faith. But when rumors about his past threaten to ruin them both, they
must pray that the truth leads them to the blessed union they long for.