When Ellie Marsh returns to Laurel Ridge to renovate and sell her late grandmother's cottage, falling in love is not part of the plan.
Single dad Nate Calloway has spent years keeping his world small: his daughter, his work, and the town he's always called home.
But as they work side by side to restore the cottage, Ellie finds herself falling for more than the town she left behind. She finds herself caring about a guarded carpenter and the thoughtful little girl who's spent years wishing for someone to braid her hair.
Now, with summer drawing to a close, and difficult choices ahead, Nate and Ellie must decide whether protecting their hearts is worth losing the home, family, and future they've unexpectedly found.
A heartwarming small-town romance filled with second chances, found family, slow-burn romance, and a happily-ever-after.