When her cafe goes up in smoke, Tina Martinelli decides to make a big change. She plans to leave Kirkwood Lake and start over–somewhere without the haunting memories of family and failure.

But just as she's plotting her new life, girlhood crush Max Campbell returns to town, and suddenly takes notice of Tina all grown up. Having retired from his military career, Max's ready to start over, too. He's given his heart to her, now if only Max can convince Tina to stick around this Christmas–and forever after.

Kirkwood Lake: A town full of heart and hope