Tessa is visiting her hometown for the first time since her breakup almost nine months ago. Even though it's just a short visit for the Fourth of July weekend, it kills her to be there. She and Phillip had made so many memories, both good and bad there—but her loving family is so worried, she has to go back.

Heartbreak and regret make each day worse than the last, but still she refuses to take back her ex. In fact she has sworn off men altogether...until she gets roped into a blind date with a soldier. She doesn't want to go, but even she can't say no to going out with a soldier on the Fourth of July.

The last thing she expected was the tall, dark, and handsome man who showed up to take her out. Garrett awakens a long dormant part of her as soon as she lays eyes on him, but can he heal her shattered heart?