After leaving behind her big city job to live a quiet life in the country, Lacey Hanson witnesses a car crash and rescues the frightened dog running from the scene. When the dog's owner, a career-driven bachelor from the city, is released from the hospital with a broken ankle, she invites him and his dog to recuperate at her house on Whidbey Island.
Eric tries to behave himself while hobbling around Lacey's house in his cast, until one unforgettable night when their unrestrained passions take over. When he returns to his life in the city, Lacey stays behind with fond memories and a broken heart. Is there anything he can do to make it right?