It's been 12 years since Liza Carmichael stepped foot in Surrender, but
after her great aunt's death she has no choice but to return and settle
her estate. Which includes the corner bakery that's been a staple in
Surrender for more than 50 years.
After 25 years on the job, Lieutenant Grant Boone finds himself at loose
ends now that he's retired. He's gotten a number of job offers - one
from MacKenzie Security - but he's burned out and jaded, and the last
thing he wants to do is carry the burden of another badge and weapon. He
almost turns down the invitation from his good friend Cooper MacKenzie
to stay as their guest for a few weeks while he's deciding what to do
with the rest of his life. But he packs his bag and heads to Surrender
anyway.
The only thing Boone knows is that his future plans don't include Liza
Carmichael. She's bossy, temperamental, and the confections she bakes
are sweet enough to tempt a saint. Thank God he's never pretended to be
one. But after he gets one taste of Liza and things start heating up in
the kitchen, he realizes how delicious new beginnings can be.