SOMETIMES PEOPLE SHOW US EXACTLY WHAT WE'RE MISSING.... Cooper Bale earned a name for himself as a software engineer and, until a few months ago, lived a life men dream of-until that life exploded with a phone call. Now Cooper struggles to settle into Carolina Cove as a single parent and finds himself envious of his dog when Rocco's escapes prove to be the canine's way of visiting the local coffee shop to get some much needed peace. Coming from a close-knit military family, London Cohen learned at an early age to love fast because time is short. People come and go, but each is special. She feels instant attraction when meeting Rocco's owner, but she doesn't understand Cooper's mile-high barriers when it comes to certain things-like the kids in his care or his estranged father, who happens to be one of her favorite customers. London finds herself drawn into the crossfire between Cooper and his family, but can she help them find peace before it's too late?