Veterinarian Doctor Cortland Stewart was happy to join her best friend as a full-time Associate Veterinarian at the Colby County Veterinary Clinic. But the endless stream of patients and their rude client owners whittles away at Cortland's satisfaction with her job. Life is looking up when she meets a handsome and brawny firefighter, Captain Dawson Michaels. When an unexpected event culminates in an offering of a huge opportunity, Cortland must make a life changing choice: return to her happy place or take a chance on the man who might be the love of her life.

Colby Fire Department Captain Dawson Michaels is smitten from their first fight over a Styrofoam lunch container. The gorgeous veterinarian, Doctor Stewart keeps haunting his days. While there's a lot to keep him in Colby, he wants more out of life, like career advancement. When he hears of Cortland's dilemma, he realizes he also has to make some choices: the path to a brighter career or keeping the woman he loves.