Abby Carpenter has worked and lived in the prestigious corporate life of New York City for the past eight years. When offered the general manager of corporate events position with a successful architectural firm, Abby felt she had gained everything she had worked for, only to find she had lost so much more when she left West Texas than she had.

Abby's life is renewed when she gains the courage to leave corporate life in New York and return to her deep roots in West Texas. After several years of sorting out feelings of what she missed, Abby Carpenter listened to her heart. She returns to her cherished life in the depths of cotton fields, mesquite trees, and desert willows in West Texas and renews old relationships that change her life and bring her untold happiness.

Her heart yearns for the familiar warmth of Aunt Lottie, Uncle Jack, Grandpa Cliff, and her brother Gordon and his family. She also reignites a special bond with her college sweetheart, Josh. In this journey, Abby understands the irreplaceable value of steadfast, affectionate relationships, a realization that resonates deeply with the reader.

Abby comes to a profound realization that a dear friend once shared: "You can never retrace your steps in life; you can only move forward to rejuvenate your life." This insight becomes a guiding light in Abby's journey of personal growth, inspiring the reader to reflect on their path.