One locked door. One determined dog. And a grumpy firefighter who can't seem to keep her out of his life—or his heart.

Autumn Ridge thrives on chaos and kindness, whether it's chasing after her mischievous Akita or spreading sunshine in a world that feels too gray. But when her sock-thieving pup drags her into one lockout too many, she finds herself face-to-face with Jake Hunter—the surly firefighter next door who values quiet and order above all else.

Their worlds couldn't be more different, yet every unexpected encounter between the grump and his sunshine leaves a mark. With nosy neighbors, laugh-out-loud antics, and one impossibly thoughtful gesture, Jake starts to wonder if a little chaos might be exactly what his heart needs.

Love has a way of sneaking in, even when the door is firmly closed.

For Jake and Autumn, it might just kick it wide open.

A light-hearted romantic comedy filled with laugh-out-loud antics, puppy love, and neighbors who discover that sometimes, life's sweetest surprises happen when the door's left wide open.