Kendall Abbey has no desire to let anyone near her heart. In the aftermath of her divorce from her high school sweetheart, she has sworn off love for good. Nothing, and no one, can get her out of her doldrums. Movie star and A-list celebrity Pierre Chatham is desperate for a break from L.A. and the hustle of the movie industry, even if it's only for a few months. He takes a role in a film shooting in Magnolia Row, Alabama hoping the change in scenery will provide the respite he needs to gain some perspective and re-evaluate his career. When the movie's production company rents out the home that Kendall once shared with her ex-husband for Pierre to stay in during filming, the two inevitably meet. Sparks fly immediately, and despite her reservations, Kendall decides Pierre may be the perfect rebound guy. Besides, he's only in Magnolia Row for a few short weeks. But, Pierre's heart is telling him that Kendall may be the long-term answer he needs to bring him peace and a future away from the bright Hollywood lights. Can the two find a way to make it work despite being from different worlds? Anna May grew up in rural Alabama and studied English at Auburn University. She lives in Birmingham with her husband, stepchildren, and a grumpy Yorkie named Piper.