Rachel Chance is ready to relax and enjoy her first Christmas with husband Will Keller. However, when walking their greyhounds with her niece, Rachel runs into her neighbor Nora and discovers that she is being accused of a crime. Soon, it is clear that Rachel's neighbor is in over her head and Rachel jumps in to help. Complicating matters is the fact that Nora and her daughter Sophie have just suffered through a traumatic experience.

As Rachel tries to figure out how to help Nora, Sophie becomes attached to Rachel's niece Caitlyn and a visiting greyhound, Casey.

Rachel and Will recognize the danger that Nora is in and devise a plan to help her. When additional danger appears from an unexpected source, Rachel and Will need to quickly adapt their plan.

In the end a greyhound's unconditional love and an unexpected gift provide hope for Nora's family and for the holiday season.