Tragedy When her best friend is killed in a tragic home fire, Shannon takes on her daughter until family can be found. The ten-year old knows her and likes staying in the Inn that Shannon owns. If things had been different, Shannon would even try to keep Kayla until she grows up, but knows being with family is better.

The Unknown Uncle When Shane Remington learns his sister and husband have died and he's the closest relative to his ten-year old niece, he immediately heads for Rocky Point, Maine, to assess the situation. He knows nothing about children nor traditional family life and had never even met his niece. As soon as possible he'll have her in a boarding school and resume his carefree bachelor life.

God's Plan When Shannon learns of Shane's plans, she's horrified. The only other choice Shane gives is for Kayla to remain with Shannon. Until Kayla's grandfather shows up. Now Shane is looking at different alternatives. Are Shannon's prayers answered when Shane comes up with an outlandish idea?