Katrin O'Connor ekes out a lonely existence in the beachfront village of Beaufort, North Carolina, after her husband's death in a helicopter crash five years ago. Determined to stay grounded and avoid further heartache, Katrin has stayed out of the dating scene—until Mike Williams breezes into her life during one fateful summer day. Mike Williams makes a living as a flight instructor, going from military base to military base. But the bachelor life loses its appeal the moment he meets Katrin O'Connor. Determined to win her over despite her aloofness and her fears, Mike finds he may have to choose between two passions—his love for flying and his love for Katrin. Will Katrin relinquish her fears and fly once more? Will Mike have to give up one passion to satisfy another?