Jake Woodhouse never planned to stay long at Driftwood Cottage but there’s something about the coastal charm of Cornwall and his growing connection with Ruby Penrose that keeps him from leaving.

For Ruby, being home feels like a fresh start. She’s enjoying working at the Little Cornish Gift Shop, indulging in her nanna’s baking, and spending time with Jake. Her creative spark has returned and life feels good—until a phone call from Jake’s mother threatens to change everything.

Jake realises he can’t truly move forwards until he faces his past. Ruby knows it’s for the best, but as she watches him go, she can’t help wondering what might have happened if Jake had stayed…