When Rowan Williams' father has a heart attack, it's up to him to take over and run the bar. While he knows how to run the business, owning it comes with unexpected challenges that he has to face.

One of these challenges is a waitress named Alysia West. She's a hard-headed, driven, and undeniably gorgeous young woman. But Rowan didn't come here to fall in love.and yet, he and Alysia are inexplicably drawn to each other. He's attracted to her youth and exuberance, and she's infatuated with his sleek demeanor and mature mind.

The only problem? Rowan isn't ready to confront his feelings about Alysia, even as they become more involved with one another.

Will he ever be able to face his growing feelings? Or will he miss out on the chance to be with the one woman who lights his heart on fire?