A white lie.

A secret boyfriend.

And a house with a mystery …

Second-grade teacher Ivy Marsh hits rock bottom when she finds herself homeless and secretly living in her car. When her Gran gifts her a run-down house, Ivy gets a shot at a fresh start. Determined not to disappoint her Gran, Ivy moves in and tackles the renovations herself.

Enter Ethan King—adventure-seeking contractor, flirtatious life of the party, and future brother-in-law to Ivy's best friend. Once he gets roped into helping with Ivy's fixer-upper, Ethan's playful charm turns insufferably bossy whenever she's around. Their constant bickering heats up as they uncover the house's decades-old secrets together.

Ethan is determined to show Ivy she's capable of more than she realizes, But Ivy fears disappointing her Gran and letting her life unravel even further. As tempting as Ethan's promises sound, the walls around her heart threaten to keep her from taking risks and building their happily ever after.