Bridget Milton's peaceful existence on Mackey Island is disrupted when Hayes O'Rourke buys the cottage next to hers and her life becomes one argument after another with the man. Then Clay Wilkins returns to town. Clay Wilkins, who dumped Bridget after they'd been together all through high school, wants a second chance. When a puppy, a squirrel, and a class reunion are thrown in, Bridget's life becomes very complicated.

Barri Naven lives on Cape Cod where she avoids the summer traffic by hiding at home with her trusty laptop, long-suffering husband, and all the chocolate she can find. Escaping from reality in a romance novel, the ultimate goal a happy ending, is her idea of a good read.