For Everly Thibodaux, Christmas is a time of tragedy and heartbreak. Her twin brother died before the holiday in a freak accident. Her brother's best friend, the man she carried strong feelings for, witnessed the event that shattered both their worlds. All her anger falls on him for destroying her life. Swift Scott fell into a bottle to drown the pain of losing a friend. After two years of self-destruction, he pulls himself together and moves back to Swells, hoping for reconciliation and forgiveness from Everly. He knows he can't force her to love him, but he'd settle for seeing her smile again, no matter the cost. As the one person who truly understands her heartbreak, Swift can be the only man who helps Everly learn to love again.