But when a hurricane destroys the building, it’s not just her memories that are in jeopardy. Her future as a teacher and drama coach are too. She teams up with Levi Ross, the facilities director at the high school, to produce a benefit show to raise money to rebuild the theater. He has a reputation for being able to fix anything, and Kelsey is sure there’s more to the quiet man than meets the eye.

For his part, Levi has admired Kelsey for years, but he can’t seem to find the words to tell her. When a popular weatherman arrives in town to cover the aftermath of the hurricane and takes an interest in Kelsey and her show, Levi realizes that the time has come to speak up–or lose the heart of the woman he longs for.

I read the second book in this series last summer (review here) so I was very excited that another book in the series was released – and I was not disappointed. The author has such a gift for developing completely relatable characters and situations while also conveying deeper lessons for the reader to ponder. From this story, I was left considering the power of our words – for good or for evil – and how that can have long-lasting impacts on those we love. We can use our words to build confidence or tear it down and it’s something we all need to be reminded of daily.

This book (and series) also highlights the blessings – and difficulties – of living in a small community where everyone knows everyone.

I loved continuing to get to know the family involved in this series and hope there’s another book on the way.