Career-driven Lainey Stewart finally has the position she's worked so hard for but finds herself alone and feeling empty at Christmastime. Escaping her work's holiday party, she attempts to forget what—and who—she gave up for her all-important job.

When Ty Sinclair finds Lainey in the hotel bar, it takes little effort to seduce her up to his room. After a passionate encounter, Lainey bolts. But one time in a random hotel room isn't enough for Ty. He isn't about to let Lainey go without a fight and goes after her, determined to make her his…for good, this time.