: A protective, hardworking single dad who has been "burnt" by love and is wary of new relationships.
: Simon's precocious daughter, who plays an integral role in bringing Simon and Amy together.
The story centers on , a devoted single father who moves his eight-year-old daughter, Mia , across the country to Cliff's Edge, Nova Scotia, for a fresh start after a bitter divorce. His ex-wife, Kelsey, was cold and uninterested in parenting, leaving Simon determined to focus solely on his daughter.
: A warm, "wild at heart" teacher who struggled with self-confidence due to a cruel ex-boyfriend.
: Simon's ex-wife, whose return provides the story's primary source of conflict. Content Highlights Review: An Unexpected Chance by Melanie Moreland
His plans change when he meets , a free-spirited and compassionate kindergarten teacher who is the polar opposite of his ex-wife. Despite their own past heartbreaks and insecurities, the two experience an immediate and intense connection. Key Characters