A New York Times Bestselling Author -- Rising sous-chef Kelly Matlock?s collapse at work is a wake-up call. Burned out, she retreats to her sister Jillian?s house in Virgin River. Digging in Jill?s garden may have its charm, but it?s a far cry from the excitement of a San Francisco restaurant. Kelly feeling a bit unmotivated ...until she meets Lief Holbrook, a handsome young widower she finds irresistible. But less appealing is Lief?s rebellious stepdaughter, who is the reason they moved from L.A.