<P> The film was released in the United States on January 19, 2018 . It received negative reviews from critics, who denounced the writing and chemistry between the actors, and compared it negatively to Nicholas Sparks films . However, audience reception was more positive, and the film was a modest box office success grossing $16 million on a $3.5 million budget . </P> <P> In Saint Augustine, Louisiana, Josie is left at the altar by her fiancé Liam . Eight years later, Liam is a successful country singer . The day after a concert in New Orleans, Liam learns that Mason, one of his groomsmen from the wedding, has been killed in a car accident . Liam returns to St. Augustine and attends Mason's funeral . Although Liam attempts to be discreet, Josie recognizes him . After Mason's burial, Josie approaches Liam and punches him in the stomach . </P> <P> Liam stays with his father, Pastor Brian, although his father is bitter that Liam never kept in contact after becoming famous . While becoming reacquainted with the town, Liam encounters Josie at a flower shop she owns . Liam learns that Josie has a seven - year old daughter, Billy, and that he is the father . Josie confesses that she found out she was pregnant two weeks after he left her at the altar . Although Josie tried to contact him, Liam never returned her call . Liam eventually persuades Josie to let him spend time with Billy, albeit on Josie's terms . Billy quickly realizes Liam is her father, much to Josie's surprise, and supports Liam's idea . </P> <P> Liam and Billy bond, with Billy displaying her father's musical ability . Josie even agrees to let Billy stay the night with Liam . As Liam tucks her in, Billy asks him why he left Josie, and Liam admits he was young and confused, although he regrets his decision . After Billy falls asleep, Josie asks Liam on a date . Liam flies Josie to New Orleans for their date, although they are stopped by the press . Liam publicly announces his love for Josie . After returning to Saint Augustine, Liam and Billy continue to bond . Billy chokes on her lunch, but Liam is frozen after having a flashback to his mother's death . Jake, Josie's brother, saves Billy . Distraught at his inability to act, Liam gets drunk at a bar . Jake visits Liam and tells him that Josie and Billy would be better off without him . Liam leaves the next morning without telling Josie or Billy . </P>

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