Shy and self-conscious, Irelynn's natural instinct has always been to withdraw with her sketchbook, but the last time she picked up a paintbrush was the day her father killed himself. Now, put in the position as stand-in for her boss, Irelynn must overcome her wallflower ways and run Hearth Dairy Farm while he's on vacation. A twist of fate leaves her short a manager, and ruggedly handsome Holden Hearth steps in to assist her.Second son in the Hearth family, Holden welcomes the chance to spend time in his hometown and confront his disappointing past, even if it includes a bit of hard labor. He's grown from a geeky kid into a successful businessman. Despite what he went through-enduring the teasing and bullying-he's ready to show Sweet Home what he's become.Working at the dairy brings Irelynn and Holden together, and the attraction is instant. But as Holden breaks down the personal barriers between them, Irelynn resists him every step of the way....until she, too, decides to confront her past and come to terms with who she really is.