When Nathan Harte received a review that trashed his restaurant and reputation, he left New York to start over in Willow Springs, Vermont, at the Deerbourne Inn. Pleased with his new life and success, he's preparing to receive an award for his achievements when trouble steps through his door—Chantel St. Ives, his ex and the author of the bad review. Is she here to repeat history? Chantel, a food and wine critic, discovers Nate's location at long last. She's always wanted to explain what happened with her critique, but he disappeared. Now she's determined to hash it out with him and hopefully rekindle the love they had, but he's hostile and suspicious. Can she rebuild his trust?