Wealth vs. modest means. Fear of being used only for the money vs. fear of adventure. Hudson and Melody meet on a "blind date" where he escorts her to a fundraiser for Village of Hope. He wants a second date, but she refuses so he figures out ways to be around her (with some help from others at Village of Hope) such as bidding on a construction project and volunteering at other events for VOH and even coming up with some fundraising ideas for them.

After all the talk about the road rally fundraiser, the event itself is glossed over and we don't even find out who came closest to the set time.

I'm also trying to figure out what Hudson's plan is for work after he turns the business over to his sister. He won't have the construction company any longer since that's been given to Carter (unless Carter chooses to hire him). ( )

Readers of the previous Village of Hope books get to know staff member Melody Hammond better in this final story of the series. The story opens with Melody and her blind date, millionaire Hudson Conrick, attending a formal fundraiser for the Village. She immediately comes to the conclusion that it must be the only time she goes out with this drop-dead gorgeous man as it is obvious that they come from very different backgrounds.

Melody is resigned to the fact that she will have no choice about seeing Hudson on a business level after his bid to do the construction on the women’s shelter expansion is accepted. She is determined to keep him at arm’s length and hold him to a promise that he will not ask her for another date. However, Hudson has other ideas.

I very much enjoyed getting to know more about Melody’s story and meeting Hudson. They have personal hurdles to overcome before they can acknowledge their feelings for each other and their faith plays an important role in their growing relationship.

I have grown to know and care for those people introduced to us at the Village of Hope. While this is a series, these books can read as standalone novels. I actually have read this series twice and the first time I accidentally picked up this book before reading the others.
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An adventure in accepting love, even when it seems two are from different worlds. Melody tries her best to not fall for Hudson.
Past experiences can affect how a person acts toward another. Both Melody and Hudson have things to conquer.
Family can interfere and cause doubt in a relationship. But love will win out.
Isaiah 26:3 sums it all up. "God will keep him in peace who minds are steadfast, because they trust in him." Trusting God overcomes the worries.
I recommend all Merrille Whren's books. You have trouble putting them down. ( )