Self-reliant and resilient, Jasper Adams has overcome a childhood tragedy and carved out a life that suits him just fine. Carrie Chandler is pretty and smart. And hurting. After the loss of almost everything she has resurrected herself and found purpose in helping others at the Newton Center. When Jasper and Carrie collide, his well-constructed, controlled life starts to crack and he finds himself at a crossroads—desire for something more but reluctance to risk what it takes to get it.

Retired minor league hockey player Michael Verita was content. He was back in the small Wisconsin town where he grew up getting paid to write about the sport he loved. Days were spent on the lake and nights in the rink surrounded by loyal friends. Life was comfortable until a letter from his late beloved grandmother changed everything.