Ever since his father died in a tragic fire, Levi Kinsinger has felt adrift. Then Julia, his young widowed neighbor, asks for his help with a Christmas project, and suddenly Levi finds a sense of purpose again. Friendship grows into attraction, yet Levi can't help having doubts. There's something about Julia that doesn't ring quite true.

Julia Kemp has survived her fair share of hardships - but only by hiding the truth of her past. After meeting Levi, she feels hopeful for the first time and begins to imagine telling him her darkest secret, and eventually . . . perhaps even sharing her life with him.

As Christmas draws closer, Julia and Levi will have to face their pasts together in order to find the healing, support, and love they so desperately desire.