At 18 years old, Alexandra Fontaine is still dealing with the emotional effects stemmed from a childhood tragedy. This is to be her last summer before she leaves for college and she should be spending it having fun with friends. Though, at her stepfather's request, Alex has agreed to spend the time in her small town home of Heart, assisting an aspiring writer.
However, what she thought would be an uneventful summer, changes with the arrival of a handsome stranger. Their sudden friendship marks the beginning of a most memorable summer that will gift Alex beautiful moments filled with joy, tears, happiness, and a love that will change her life forever.