Picture this: Shelley Browning, a woman who has gone through the turmoil of a disastrous marriage, is determined to reclaim the college degree she put on hold for love. At the age of twenty-six, she finds herself back at Oklahoma University, a little older and a whole lot wiser. But there's something that draws her back โ a class in government taught by none other than Grant Chapman.
Let me tell you a little something about Grant. Ten years ago, he was the most attractive teacher in Shelley's high school. He left after a short while to pursue a glamorous job as a congressional aide, but not before he shared a moment with Shelley โ a single, unplanned, and scorchingly hot kiss. That kiss lingered in Shelley's mind as a symbol of what could have been with the right man.
Fast forward to the present. Grant is now famous, as charismatic as ever, and has traded in the rat race of Capitol Hill for a career in academia. When he sees Shelley sitting in his classroom, he can't help but feel a sense of delight. He's drawn to her honesty and believes that there's no harm in asking her out.
And here's where things get interesting. This is exactly what Shelley secretly hoped would happen. However, she's plunged into a world of confusion, torn between her heart's longing to trust Grant and her head's fear that intimacy may be too risky for them both. As their relationship begins to blossom, guilt intertwines with desires that she can't deny.
But that's not all. Just when things seem to be falling into place, a shocking accusation emerges, and the pressure mounts from unexpected sources. Shelley finds herself at a crossroads, faced with a choice โ does she take a leap of faith and believe in love, or does she walk away from the man of her dreams?
Sandra Brown weaves a tale filled with passion, uncertainty, and the complexities of love. Narrated by the talented Karen Ziemba, this audiobook takes you on a journey that spans four hours and thirty-nine minutes. With an audiobook rating of 2.5 out of 5, prepare yourself for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as you listen to Shelley's story unfold.