Publisher's Synopsis
After years of poor choices in reaction to her parents' ugly divorce, Melanie Dean has hurt the people she cares most about. Her recent mistake leads to her biggest crisis yet, and traumatic memories cause the breakdown of her closest support system, leaving Melanie alone and desperate for someone to help her through the struggle.
Que Dobson, manager in The Music City Shoppe's brass room, understands the pain of a failed relationship. Having experienced disappointment by one of the most important people in his life, he has long since embraced bachelorhood. But as quiet evenings stretch on, he's growing discontent. His past taught him that trusting others leads to rejection, but being alone is slowly stealing away his peace. As Que calculates his odds for happiness or hopelessness, he's thankful he has a job he loves. To keep her mind off her loneliness and her plight, Melanie starts trumpet lessons at TMCS, where Que is filling in as teacher. Once childhood sweethearts, their unplanned reunion is tense, but a promise made years ago overlooks past injuries, eventually opening the door to a "convenient" solution to both their problems. Until, Melanie, on the verge of repeating her own history, is only one decision away from becoming who she never wanted to be. Que, fearing all is lost, holds fast to his last stronghold, his faith. Is prayer mighty enough to protect Melanie from going down the wrong path? Can she finally trust the promises that will keep her where she belongs? Will Que have the strength to continue being the Christ-like example he knows is more important now than ever? And when the trust between Que and Melanie is stretched to the limit, will they lean on God's grace, resolving that love is worth fighting for?
