Point Of Retreat

The book picks up after the heavy events of the first novel. Now that Layken (Lake) and Will are finally able to be together, they face new challenges that test their commitment.  A ghost from Will’s past—an ex-girlfriend named Vaughn—reappears, causing Lake to question everything Will has ever told her.   Both are still balancing the immense pressure of raising their younger brothers, Kel and Caulder, while navigating their own young adulthood.  The story emphasizes that “love is not enough”—it requires hard work, trust, and the “point of retreat” (a recurring theme about knowing when to step back and when to fight).