Homeless, jobless, and newly single, Cheryl Winston-Bristol finds herself back at her oppressive childhood home. Even at the Carriage House of their estate, she can't escape her overbearing mother and tyrant of a grandfather from making her life miserable. That is until she discovers her high school crush, Ted Kramer, repairing the steps. The dozen years of handyman repairs have molded him into quite a hunk.

Ted working around her house every day? Yes, thank you.

Desperate for the work, Ted Kramer of Kramer and Sons agreed to take the job at the Winston-Bristol's Carriage House. Ted is both excited and terrified since most of their family hates his. Then he discovers Cheryl is home and living in the Carriage House. Working in the same place with the beautiful, classy Cheryl terrifies and excites him. He can handle seeing the charming Cheryl all summer, can't he?

In this prequel to the Stonewater Stories, learn how Ted and Cheryl found each other. To hear their happily ever after, read all of the Stonewater Stories.