Larkspur Wendell hates to see anyone not enjoying life. So when she gets a new neighbor who seems more interested in his computer than in communication, Lark feels compelled to get to know him. But her spontaneity and zeal for life seems to push him further away.

Everett Holden moved to a small town to work in peace and quiet. With a neighbor like Larkspur, though, he’ll be lucky to get anything done. And being around her brings up fears and hurts that he thought he’d put away long ago. To Everett, Larkspur seems pesky, impulsive, and utterly impossible to deal with. Except for that smile of hers…