A precocious kindergartener, a runaway bunny, and a handsome contractor are rebuilding Abby’s faith in love over the holidays. After Abby Gile’s husband dies in a brutal attack, she can no longer face the busy streets outside her townhouse in Washington DC. Determined to make a fresh start, she accepts her sister’s offer of a temporary job teaching kindergarten in a small North Carolina Mountain town. Abby loves her new cabin in the mountains, her new job, and her students. One, in particular, is dealing with the loss of her mother, and though Abby wants to help her, she clashes with the girl's uncle at every turn. Clay doesn't believe five-year-old Grace is ready to face her mother's death. He should be the one to help his niece deal with her loss, not the new teacher who is constantly putting him into uncomfortable situations and forcing difficult conversations. No matter how hard he tries to keep Abby at a distance, he can’t help but be drawn to the pretty teacher, but he needs to focus on his niece and not on Abby. Abby realizes she has to face the painful memories of her past before she can move forward into her future. Even if Clay isn’t ready. Can their love of a precocious kindergartner, give them the courage they need to take a chance on love? Can the spirit of Christmas help a grieving heart find joy in the season?