June prioritizes family and farm above all else, taking responsibility for her mother and sisters after her father's death, even if it means putting her own dreams aside. The story demonstrates the strength of family bonds and the sacrifices one makes for loved ones.

The story explores how sometimes we make decisions we later regret. June gets an opportunity to correct the past and show Henry her true feelings, demonstrating it's never too late to fight for love.

The novel goes beyond romance to showcase the picturesque Cherry Hill fruit farm and convey the beauty and tranquility of country life, showing the McCarthy family's connection to nature and their passion for farming.