Isabella runs away from home hitchhiking to Little Rock where she hopes to avoid Caleb who owns a candy store there. Caleb finds her in the town square enjoying an ice cream. They go to his store where they talk, and Caleb discovers Isabella has little money so he offers her a job. They have not seen each other in three years but both nurse a tendre for the other. Will they fulfill their urges? Will Caleb be the Daddy to Isabella's little?

I enjoyed this story. I liked Isabella and Caleb. Isabella is strong to have endured her father's treatment of her and know that she should stay away from Caleb but knowing he's the one for her. Caleb was her father's best friend until a tragic night three years prior. I feel bad that Caleb has had to hide his Daddy side because of a promise to his late mother. When the true comes out, it lands them all in trouble, but I liked the way Caleb handled it.

The secondary characters carry the story forward especially the mayor. I'm glad he's not in my life. I was glad to see Isabella's dad had an awakening also.

I look forward to the rest of the series. ( )