When an arrogant detective tries to solve a campus murder, a spirited young teacher and her elitist dog turn the case and his private life upside down.

In trying to fulfill a murdered colleague's dying request, feisty Twilla Hale clashes with Detective Clisten Barr who suspects she is withholding information vital to his case. When forced to collaborate, they discover the victim's shocking secrets...and their feelings for each other.