As winter arrives in Sea Breeze Cove, not everything is smooth sailing . . . With Briggs' support, Charlotte is stepping into her new role as owner of The Book Nook, and she's thrilled to have enticed well-known author Marissa McGuire to come to the shop as part of her book tour. Unfortunately, Charlotte has no idea that Marissa has a hidden motive for spending time in Sea Breeze Cove--something that might not sit well with the rest of the residents. Sadie is determined to turn her dog walking business into something bigger, but she finds herself a bit distracted by a certain handsome vet. When Ethan offers to help her expand her business, she can't help but wonder if he might have feelings for her too. But as misunderstandings threaten to push them apart, will either of them work up the courage to make a move before it's too late? Meanwhile, Jesse has been behaving strangely, and Addison is worried that he's keeping a secret from her. But what could it be?