Zoe James is in a state of deep depression. At twenty-three years old, she has experienced more than many people experience in a lifetime. After her ex-husband tried to take away everything she worked so hard for, the only rule she sets for herself is to not have romantic relationships at work.

When her father hires a new mechanic, to boot. Having settled in an apartment above her family's car repair shop, Zoe's lonely life is turned upside down.

New Zealander Andy Tate, a teenager, loses his entire family in a car accident, after which his uncle and aunt take him in . Andy, torn from the only place he considered home, crosses half the world and ends up in Northern California.

Ten years later and after a failed marriage, Andy finds himself in a new city, in a new job at James Racing ” and next door to Zoe, the beautiful but broken daughter of his new boss.

After a series of exciting weekend events, an unexpected attraction develops between Andy and Zoe. Even if he is the only one who can reach her, she will do everything to keep him at a distance without breaking her only rule.

Will Andy be the very reason Zoey will feel the taste again? to life or will she drown in her fear until it consumes her?