A New York Times Bestselling Author Abby isn''t the only one enjoying a little romance. Toots'' friendship with Dr. Phil Becker has grown unexpectedly close . bringing both joy and complications. As a distraction, Toots throws herself into helping Abby and Chris open an animal rescue shelter on their plantation. But life takes a serious turn when two young children disappear after visiting The Sweetest Thing, and Toots enlists Ida, Sophie, and Mavis to help in the search.