Ophelia has built a walled life of comfort and solitude in her teahouse. As a talented herbalist and baker, she's devoted her life to her passions, carefully crafting a shield of delicate pastries and teacups to protect her from the dangers of love and adventure.

But when Emmett-a dreamer with big plans-returns to town, Ophelia's carefully ordered world is shaken, and as their lives are forced to intertwine, Emmett begins to see the potential in Ophelia that she's never dared to see in herself. As sparks begin to fly, both Emmett and Ophelia are forced to confront their fears of the unknown, risking the safety of familiar boundaries and routines.

For Ophelia, stepping out from behind the tea counter could mean discovering a life of freedom and love she never thought within her grasp-or it could crush the fragile pieces of her heart she's fought so hard and long to protect.