Derek Caruthers has just hired a young, gifted and handsome musician, Ahmad, to help lure younger members to the church. Ahmad is irresistible to the ladies, except for Melanie, Dereks assistant, who has finally decided to confess her love for him. When it looks like Dereks best friend and secret love interest, Mary, may be falling for Ahmad, Derek tries to support their budding romance. But avoiding his true feelings gives place to dangerous temptations. Old wounds are reopened and secrets are revealed in this alluring sequel to By the Grace.