Widowed for seven years, Crystal missed her family in Crawdad Beach, but she wouldn't leave her twenty-three-year-old daughter, and Olivia probably wouldn't leave Texas. Yet, Crystal's life continued to bring unwelcome changes. Her neighborhood had gone downhill, her friends had moved, and she had been laid off from her job. Crystal was torn; the old hometown was calling to her, but could she let go and trust God for whatever came next on her journey? Eric Reed lived in Crawdad Beach all of his life and had no desire to leave. He loved his job and the town, but his wife died two years ago, his daughters were away in college, and his life was getting lonelier every day. The thought of dating again terrified him. Maybe he just needed a dog.

Sometimes letting go is the only way to move forward.