<p>Fern Brookbanks has wasted far too much of her adult life thinking about Will Baxter. She spent twenty-four hours in her early twenties with the aggravatingly attractive, idealistic artist - a chance encounter that spiralled into a daylong city adventure. The timing was wrong, but their connection was undeniable: they shared every secret, every dream, and made a pact to meet one year later. Fern showed up. Will didnt.</p><p>At thirty-two, Ferns life hasnt turned out how she imagined it. Shes back home, running her mothers lakeside resort, which is in disarray - and her ex-boyfriend is the manager. She needs a lifeline.</p><p>To Ferns surprise, it comes in the form of Will, who arrives - nine years too late - with an offer to help. Will may be the only person who understands what Ferns going through. Yet how can she possibly trust this expensive suit-wearing mirage who seems nothing like the young man she met all those years ago.</p><p>But ten years ago, Will Baxter rescued Fern. Can she do the same for him?</p>