52-year-old Sydney Webster never thought she'd leave New England. When her husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her almost penniless, she is both bereft at his death and shocked by his betrayal. Her best friend Alison comes to the rescue, offering her a home at her B&B in Cedar Key, Florida. There, Sydney gradually settles in, making new friends and eventually opening up her own knitting shop. Her heart, however, remains closed off--until she meets local artist Noah Hale, who's determined to pry it open. The gorgeous scenery and tender romance lift this lovely debut.