When Firefighter Eric Freeman adopted the baby he rescued from a fire, he didn't know he would lose his wife a year later. Charged with caring for his daughter, and grappling with the loss of his childhood sweetheart, Eric falls into a life with little happiness. As a widower, he adapts to the loneliness until he meets Reed Jennison in a counselling session. Can Eric let go of the memories, or will guilt demand he keep his wedding ring on?

Reed has just moved from the Motor City and is looking for a slower pace. Traverse City Michigan offers the perfect venue to settle down until she's faced with a life altering decision after discovering her long-term boyfriend has been having an affair. Will Reed hand the pieces of her heart to Eric or will she give in to the sadness and leave the small town she's grown to love?