Manhattan attorney Vivienne Sterling was outsmarted by a colleague and lost a case. She traveled to Carmel to heal and instantly fell for the barista Sebastian Thorne. They agreed on a three-month contract romance, but real feelings started to develop. When her best friend got into trouble, Vivienne rushed back to Manhattan early. She thought their romance was over, but unexpectedly, Sebastian Thorne traveled across half the country to stay by her side.
