Emilia Carter has always lived in the shadow of her sister, Caroline-the golden girl with ambition too big for their small Kentucky town. Caroline dated Ben Hayes all through high school, the boy next door who wanted nothing more than to build a steady, simple life. When Caroline left for bigger dreams, she left Ben behind too-shattered, and with no reason to stay.Five years later, Emilia has built her own path, moving to New York City for graduate school. She never expected to run into Ben again-let alone on campus. Gone is the boy she used to know; in his place is a man who's lived, lost, and found his calling as a professor.What begins as tentative reconnection over coffee turns into late-night conversations, shared secrets, and sparks Emilia can't ignore. But loving Ben means untangling the past-Caroline's shadow, Ben's broken heart, and the ache of grief when tragedy brings them both home again.Through family, loss, and the unexpected joy of second chances, Emilia and Ben discover the truth they'd both been running from: They belonged to each other...all along.Perfect for fans of heartfelt, slow-burn romance, All Along is a story of love rediscovered, family healed, and the courage to claim the life you've always dreamed of.