<b><i>This delightful and touching new novel from the</i> New York Times <i>bestselling author of dozens of treasured romances returns readers to the picturesque Texas town of Honey Creek</i>—<i>a place where friendship and warm welcomes can be relied on, and love always finds a way. In this heartwarming new story, an Army Ranger who’s been hurt before may finally find the woman who can mend his broken heart.</i></b><br><br><b>“Thomas’s memorable, refreshingly candid characters are sure to resonate, especially the strong female protagonists. Series fans will be delighted.” —<i>Publishers Weekly</i></b><br><br>Benjamin Monroe is pretty sure how his life will play out. He’ll continue teaching chemistry in his small college, and spend his free time biking through the valley. Eventually, he’ll retire to putter around in his garden and greenhouse.<br><br> His colleague, Virginia Clark, is not one for routines. She’s chatty, spontaneous,