This was a heart-touching story. I felt empathy with the main characters and the difficulties they faced; and I loved the setting of the story in Kendrick Creek, TN. The author did a nice job of pulling me into the book all the way through the story, and I’m very interested in following the rest of the series.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

How is Devlyn McCabe going to admit to Ryland Bauer that they have a nine-year-old son? Why did she never tell him? They have been struggling and here comes Rye in the position to buy her property. Rye looks at Dev and her son and it doesn't take him long to put two and two together.

In this second chance romance, we also have a secret that doesn't stay that way for long when Rye comes into town. Things come to light in this sensitive story about two people who have strong feelings for one another and how they come to terms with their pasts and how they can find a way to be together.

There were other characters in this lovely story and I enjoyed them as well. Ruth Logan Herne has written a wonderful story about how faith and forgiveness can change lives for good.

Many thanks to Harlequin Love Inspired and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

It's a second chance, secret baby romance for The Path Not Taken. Well, Jed isn't exactly a baby anymore, so I suppose it's a secret son or a surprise son - either works for this one. There are lots of emotions flying, and I found myself torn between understanding Devlyn's and Ryland's reasons for their past actions and wanting to shake some sense into both of them. They do have some hard conversations to get through and the themes of faith, forgiveness, and hope that Harlequin's Love Inspired romance is so well known for shines through in these characters and their story. It is a romance, but it's about more than just romantic love. It's a story about family, learning to let go and move forward, and overcoming obstacles.

An appropriate title to this read, two adults that really care about one another, one leaves without telling why, and the other holds a secret that would change both of their lives. The old adage of "You can't go home again", does come to play here, and the opening of eyes, well, you need to pick up this quick page turner of a read. Warning once you turn the first page you won't be able to put it down!

Come and enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains through the eyes of the author!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harlequin, and was not required to give a positive review.