Champion bull rider Tarr Olson thought getting injured and losing his rodeo career would be the biggest challenge he'd face. That was before he met his neighbor-the beautiful but ice-cold veterinarian who wants nothing to do with him. Briar Prescott has spent years building walls around herself while caring for the animals at the farm that's been her sanctuary. After having her heart shattered by three different rodeo cowboys and losing her entire career, she's sworn off anything to do with the rodeo or cowboys. She has a dog, and that's enough. But Tarr is too charming for his own good, and though she enjoyed their first date months ago, she put him solidly in the frenemy zone. But when he shows up on Thanksgiving morning and refuses to let her celebrate the holiday alone, Briar is tired of fighting her feelings for the tall, dark, delicious cowboy. And she goes to dinner, actually enjoys herself, and accepts a Black Friday morning breakfast date with Tarr to boot.

As winter descends on Ivory Peaks, Tarr finds himself without adequate housing. When Briar finds out-and the first snowstorm of the year arrives-she insists he come stay with her. She has an extra bedroom.until the power goes out. Then she and Tarr have to share a couch and a roaring fire to survive the night. And as she lays in Tarr's arms, the walls around Briar's life begin to thaw. But can Tarr prove he's different from the other cowboys who broke her heart? And will Briar let down her guard long enough to give this second chance at love the green light before it's too late?.