A mountain blizzard. An injured dog. A romance that caught them both by surprise.
Hailey Bailey craves safety. Raised by an alcoholic father chasing dreams of surfing stardom, the practical health inspector just wants stability—a steady paycheck, benefits, and peace. But when she tries to rescue a lost dog in a blizzard and accidentally causes a pickup truck to crash, she finds herself captivated by the ruggedly handsome driver who shields her from the storm.
Noah Hunnicutt can’t catch a break. Struggling to keep his tavern afloat while grappling with his judgmental father, a jealous ex, and an obsessed hookup, he never imagined he’d be rescuing the very woman responsible for his latest trouble. Yet when Hailey, now stranded in town, offers to help by waiting tables, he can’t refuse.
Drawn to the town’s quirky charm, Hailey begins to picture a future there… and maybe one with Noah. But when threatening notes appear, her dream starts to unravel. Meanwhile, Noah’s frustrations multiply as her conniving boss arrives with plans to shut him down, and doubts about Hailey’s loyalty deepen.
Now, as outside forces and inner insecurities collide, Hailey and Noah are left facing a harsh truth: some loves don’t survive the storm.