Laurel Darby is no stranger to hard work, but most folks can't see past her family’s name and wealth. Having built her quilt shop from the ground up, she knows how hard it is to keep a business running. But that doesn’t leave much time for a relationship, and the last thing on Laurel's mind is unraveling herself and disrupting her carefully constructed life.

Fresh out of long-term relationship hell, Dallas Hayes has nothing but a dream and the sweat equity for a fresh start. Opening her bourbon lounge is the only thing on her mind. But love? Nope, she won't go down that rabbit hole again.

As Dallas works to build both her bar and her sense of home, she unintentionally irks Laurel and the customers next door. But it's Laurel's gentle teasing and unexpected warmth that keep Dallas on her toes. With every fiery jab and kind smile, Dallas finds herself caught somewhere between frustration and fascination.

With their feelings deepening, neither Laurel nor Dallas expects a new threat to appear, one that could destroy everything. With old wounds and new obstacles in their path, can they hold onto each other and fight for the future they both deserve?