When Ivy's apartment floods, she's left homeless and desperate for a place to stay. Her best friend's older brother, Holden—a grumpy ex-military contractor—is her last option. Holden reluctantly agrees to let Ivy move into his fixer-upper in exchange for help with renovations. As they work side by side, Ivy's creative chaos clashes with Holden's structured routine, leading to late-night arguments and unexpected sparks.

Holden's been through enough heartbreak to know that letting Ivy in is a risk. He's built his life around staying guarded, but Ivy's lighthearted spirit and infectious smile start to crack his walls. As they repair the house, they're forced to confront their own broken pieces—and the unexpected chemistry that keeps pulling them together.

Just as Ivy dares to believe they might have a future, Holden's past comes crashing back, reminding him why he stopped letting people in. Will he push Ivy away to protect his heart, or will he finally risk it all for the chance at love?

Can two people, used to rebuilding from the ground up, learn to construct something lasting—together?