From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Sherryl Woods

Her devastating marriage behind her, Raylene Hammond is truly thankful for her best friends, the Sweet Magnolias. They've taken her in, shielding her from the world. Then she meets sheriff's deputy Carter Rollins, and suddenly Raylene's haven no longer feels quite so safe.

Carter understands why Raylene is trapped inside. He's even taken to bringing the outside world to her. But with two kid sisters to raise, just how much time can he devote to this woman who's stolen his heart?

Raylene knows Carter is a man worth loving, but she may never be strong enough to accept what he's offering. How long can she ask him to wait? Maybe they'll never have more than this one sweet summer.

Read the Sweet Magnolias Series by Sherryl Woods:

Book One: Stealing Home

Book Two: A Slice of Heaven

Book Three: Feels Like Family

Book Four: Welcome to Serenity

Book Five: Home in Carolina

Book Six: Sweet Tea at Sunrise

Book Seven: Honeysuckle Summer

Book Eight: Midnight Promises

Book Nine: Catching Fireflies

Book Ten: Where Azaleas Bloom

Book Eleven: Swan Point

Bonus: The Sweet Magnolias Cookbook