It's hard to begin again when it feels like your world has ended. Young widow Autumn Miller finds solace in working at the local bookstore. She can lose herself in reading all day, hiding away from the pain of losing her firefighter husband, John. She has no interest in becoming attached to anyone until Braden walks into her life. The guilt she feels for wanting him causes chaos in her mind--and in her heart. When Braden Moore returns home from active duty, he is determined to build a new life for himself. After he crosses paths with Autumn, he falls hard and fast for her. Determined to win her heart, he sets out to prove to her that he can be the man she can count on. When the unthinkable happens, Braden and Autumn are forced to face their demons. Will it bind them together or push them apart forever?