Jillian Keller took the long route to her best life, but is now happily settled in her hometown of Smile, raising her little girl alone while helping her brother run Get Lost Lodge. A lover of structure and routine, she doesn't need anyone disrupting her carefully curated life.

After chasing and achieving his culinary dreams, Levi Bright realizes he's still missing something he can't find in a big city. Returning home to Smile, he intends to build a different future for himself, including reconnecting with family and friends, and creating elevated comfort food for a town he loves.

When Levi and Jilly run into each other, past feelings that never had a chance to bloom flare between them... but she's been hurt before, and falling for her older brother's best friend seems like a recipe for drama. But sometimes, a second chance at love leads you right where you're meant to be.