Amanda returns to the mysterious Northern Neck Marina House with her guns-a-blazing, ready to turn back the clock on ten lost years with her father. She'd also like to pick up with James Carter where they left off in August. But she faces a rude awakening. Competition! And worse—Maribelle. A fiery flamenco dancer from her high school years who claims royal Spanish blood.

Jeb was looking forward to Amanda’s return. After all, she's the first to open his heart since the death of his wife. But Amanda confuses him. She’s picked up with an ole beau for Friday night dates. Maybe that’s for the better, because his take-it-slow approach keeps him from getting ahead of his oldest daughter, Sierra.