Falling for her best friend’s brother is forbidden territory. He doesn’t even like her, but when tensions rise, beneath it all simmers an attraction neither can deny. Elijah Keagan had one unbreakable rule growing up: don’t date his sister’s best friend. So he never acted on his secret crush. Besides, Elijah has every reason to mistrust Scarlett. She was a big part of his sister’s path to self-destruction and she isn’t to be trusted. Scarlett left Copper Creek in a blaze of dreams and never looked back. After the death of her mother, she’s back in Copper Creek and determined to stay. It’s time to settle down, find a husband and start a family. Problem is, no one believes her. When Scarlett’s dad hurts his hand and can’t work on their farm, Elijah volunteers to help them. That way, he can keep a close eye on Scarlett. It’ll be hard work, but Scarlett will leave soon anyway, right? Elijah vows to keep Scarlett away from his sister and to not believe her lies this time. But what will he do when that lingering crush starts turning into something stronger?

Curvy Ella thought she had left behind the painful memories of high school, but when she’s forced to work with Lucas, old wounds reopen. Now it’s up to Lucas to figure out why she hates him so much. In the small town of Copper Creek, Lucas Keagan is known as a cowboy and a ladies' man, with a reputation for never settling down. But life takes an unexpected turn when he's roped into helping remodel the old barn for the town's event center. Ella left town years ago, partially due to bullying over her curvy figure, and became an architect. Her father asked her to come back to help rebuild the barn. Now that she realizes who she’ll be working with, she can't wait to finish the project and leave Copper Creek behind again. She despises Lucas for his past behavior and hopes he won't accept the project. As the two opposites work side by side, they begin to discover a connection they never saw coming. Will Lucas realize he’s capable of being more than the town heartbreaker? And will Ella be able to forgive him for his association with her past tormentor? Join Lucas and Ella in this heartwarming enemies to lovers romance, where they come together to rewrite their love story in the heart of Copper Creek.