Perceived to be a sex kitten, pop star Nicola Harding refuses to let anyone get close enough to find out who she really is, until she meets the newly single Marcus Sullivan, who has been similarly betrayed by a significant other.

When Ford Vincent, one of the hottest rock stars in the world, comes crashing back into her life, vowing to do anything and everything to win her heart again, successful Seattle Realtor Mia Sullivan tries to resist him but instead rediscovers a love that could be strong enough to last forever.

After fireman Gabe Sullivan saves widowed single mother Megan Harris from an apartment fire, they try to resist their mutual attraction, as both have been hurt by love in the past, but without success.

While waiting for her eight children and their partners to arrive at her Lake Tahoe cottage to celebrate Christmas, Mary Sullivan reminisces about her whirlwind romance with her husband, Jack, and their first Christmas together.