Sebastian Carter has spent the last several years chasing gold and staying in mining camps. But when a recent accident lands him in a bed at the boarding house in town, he begins to rethink his priorities.Ava Jones lives a sheltered life, always under the watchful eye of her father. It's been just the two of them since they left Boston seven years ago and they've been on the move ever since. Never settling in one place too long. Never building any ties with anyone...until now.For the first time, Ava has found a place she'd like to call home. While staying at the Chandler Boarding House, she's made connections and found purpose-she may have even found love. But when her father drives a wedge between them, can they recover? And when her past comes calling, will there even be time?