Heather Creek Farm is blanketed in snow and ice as the heart of winter settles over Nebraska, but things are heating up for the Stevenson family. Emily, embarrassed by an innocent mistake, takes up a new hobby that could bring Charlotte and her granddaughter closer together—if it doesnt tear them apart first. Meanwhile, Sam makes some new friends who arent exactly Charlottes cup of tea, and Christopher learns more about the farms horses than he ever wanted to know.And when Pete comes across a car thats veered off the road, he tows the driver to safety and lands into trouble of his own. His budding relationship with Dana hits the skids when the grateful driver, Lisa Grienke, starts paying him lots of attention. Charlotte watches helplessly as Pete starts edging towards throwing away the best relationship hes ever had.