Abby Marshall never thought she'd set foot in Laurel Ridge again, let alone end up living in her late aunt's rundown farmhouse at the edge of town. Once the pride of the Marshall family, the house is now a shadow of its former self, much like Abby's career in interior design. After a high-profile project in Morgantown went disastrously wrong, leaving her reputation in shambles, Abby has returned to regroup. Her plan is simple: restore the house, sell it quickly, and leave before anyone in town remembers the ambitious girl who couldn't wait to escape her small-town roots. Mike Hatfield has spent his life building things that last-from custom cabinetry to the strong bond he shares with his eight-year-old son, Tyler. As the owner of Hatfield House Doctors, Laurel Ridge's go-to home renovation company, Mike takes pride in the steady life he's carved out in his hometown. But steady doesn't mean easy, especially when he's juggling the demands of parenting, running his business, and maintaining the legacy left by his late wife. When Abby hires him to tackle the farmhouse renovations, he's hesitant to get involved.
The polished, big-city designer seems like the type to breeze in, turn things upside down, and leave-exactly the kind of disruption he doesn't need. Despite their initial clashes, Abby and Mike soon find themselves working side by side to bring the old farmhouse back to life. For Abby, the project stirs up bittersweet memories of childhood summers spent in Laurel Ridge, as well as the pain of the insecurities that sent her running years ago. For Mike, watching Abby find her footing in the town he loves forces him to confront the fear of opening his heart to someone who might not stay. But just as the walls of the farmhouse start to shine again, old wounds and unexpected setbacks threaten to derail everything. When Abby's past mistakes resurface and Mike's protective instincts kick in, they must decide whether they're willing to take a leap of faith-not just in the house they're restoring, but in the love that's quietly building between them.